May weather forecast
Waggaman, LA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Waggaman, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 82.9°F (28.3°C) and 70°F (21.1°C).

Temperature

As Waggaman, Louisiana, transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C) in April to a still warm 82.9°F (28.3°C). In May, the recorded average low-temperature is an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 89.6°F (32°C). Persisting in activity during exposure could lead to weariness and subsequently to heat cramps.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Waggaman is 75%.

Rainfall

In Waggaman, during May, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation. In Waggaman, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.5 days and collects up to 37.4" (950mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Waggaman, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

In Waggaman, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Waggaman, Louisiana, are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Waggaman in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Waggaman, is 82.9°F (28.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 70°F (21.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Waggaman?

In Waggaman, Louisiana, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May in Waggaman?

In May, in Waggaman, Louisiana, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout May, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Waggaman?

In Waggaman, Louisiana, snow does not fall in February through December.

What is the average length of the day in May in Waggaman?

The average day length in May in Waggaman, Louisiana, is 13h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Waggaman?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Waggaman have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Waggaman?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Waggaman?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Waggaman, LA

Average temperature in May - Waggaman, LA
  • Average high temperature in May: 82.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 70°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Waggaman, LA

Average pressure in May - Waggaman, LA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Waggaman, LA

Average wind speed in May - Waggaman, LA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Waggaman, LA

Average humidity in May - Waggaman, LA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Waggaman, LA

Average rainfall in May - Waggaman, LA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in May
Waggaman, LA

Average rainfall days in May - Waggaman, LA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Waggaman, LA

Average snowfall in May - Waggaman, LA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Waggaman, LA

Average snowfall days in May - Waggaman, 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
Waggaman, LA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Waggaman, LA

Average sunshine days in May - Waggaman, LA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (5.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Waggaman, LA

Average UV index in May - Waggaman, LA
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in May
Waggaman, LA

Average cloud cover in May - Waggaman, LA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in May
Waggaman, LA

Average visibility in May - Waggaman, LA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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