May weather forecast
Terra Haute, LA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Terra Haute, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 85.3°F (29.6°C) and an average low of 66°F (18.9°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature mildly increases in May, edging from a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C) in April to a still warm 85.3°F (29.6°C). In the month of May, an average of 66°F (18.9°C) marks the low-temperature in Terra Haute.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is evaluated at a sweltering 95°F (35°C). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Terra Haute is 76%.

Rainfall

In Terra Haute, in May, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Terra Haute, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.5 days and collects up to 40" (1016mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through November are months without snowfall in Terra Haute.

Daylight

In Terra Haute, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 42min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Terra Haute is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Terra Haute during May?

In May, in Terra Haute, the average high-temperature is 85.3°F (29.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 66°F (18.9°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Terra Haute?

In May, the average relative humidity in Terra Haute is 76%.

How much does it rain in Terra Haute in May?

In Terra Haute, in May, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Terra Haute?

In Terra Haute, Louisiana, snow does not fall in February through November.

What is the average length of the day in May in Terra Haute?

In May, the average day length in Terra Haute, Louisiana, is 13h and 42min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Terra Haute?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Terra Haute, Louisiana, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Terra Haute?

In Terra Haute, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Terra Haute?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Terra Haute?

In Terra Haute, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Terra Haute, LA

Average temperature in May - Terra Haute, LA
  • Average high temperature in May: 85.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 66°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Terra Haute, LA

Average pressure in May - Terra Haute, LA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Terra Haute, LA

Average wind speed in May - Terra Haute, LA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Terra Haute, LA

Average humidity in May - Terra Haute, LA
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Terra Haute, LA

Average rainfall in May - Terra Haute, LA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.47").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in May
Terra Haute, LA

Average rainfall days in May - Terra Haute, LA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Terra Haute, LA

Average snowfall in May - Terra Haute, LA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Terra Haute, LA

Average snowfall days in May - Terra Haute, LA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Terra Haute, LA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Terra Haute, LA
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Terra Haute, LA

Average sunshine days in May - Terra Haute, LA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Terra Haute, LA

Average UV index in May - Terra Haute, LA
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Terra Haute, LA

Average cloud cover in May - Terra Haute, LA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in May
Terra Haute, LA

Average visibility in May - Terra Haute, LA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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