May weather forecast
White Plantation, LA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in White Plantation, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68°F (20°C) and 83.8°F (28.8°C).

Temperature

May brings a slight rise in White Plantation's average high-temperature, moving from a warm 77.9°F (25.5°C) in April to a still moderately hot 83.8°F (28.8°C). White Plantation's nighttime temperature during May is consistently averaged at an agreeable 68°F (20°C).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is calculated to be a tropical 93.2°F (34°C). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In White Plantation, in May, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In White Plantation, Louisiana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.9 days and collects up to 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in White Plantation, Louisiana, is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:59 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In White Plantation, the average sunshine in May is 10.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in May translates into these instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. 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. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in White Plantation in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in White Plantation, is 83.8°F (28.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 68°F (20°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in May is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in May in White Plantation?

The average relative humidity in May in White Plantation is 77%.

How much does it rain in White Plantation in May?

In White Plantation, during May, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in White Plantation?

February through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May in White Plantation?

In May, the average day length in White Plantation, Louisiana, is 13h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in White Plantation?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:59 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in White Plantation?

The average sunshine duration in May in White Plantation, Louisiana, is 10.5h.

When is the highest UV index in White Plantation?

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

How high is the UV index in May in White Plantation?

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

Average temperature in May - White Plantation, LA
  • Average high temperature in May: 83.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 68°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
White Plantation, LA

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

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

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Average wind speed in May
White Plantation, LA

Average wind speed in May - White Plantation, LA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
White Plantation, LA

Average humidity in May - White Plantation, LA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August, September and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
White Plantation, LA

Average rainfall in May - White Plantation, LA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in May
White Plantation, LA

Average rainfall days in May - White Plantation, LA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall days in May
White Plantation, LA

Average snowfall days in May - White Plantation, 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
White Plantation, LA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - White Plantation, 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 3min

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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
White Plantation, LA

Average sunshine days in May - White Plantation, LA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
White Plantation, LA

Average UV index in May - White Plantation, 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
White Plantation, LA

Average cloud cover in May - White Plantation, 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 24).

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Average visibility in May
White Plantation, LA

Average visibility in May - White Plantation, 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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