May weather forecastGoss, MS

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Goss, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average low of 63.9°F (17.7°C) and an average high of 84.7°F (29.3°C).

Temperature

May signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's warm 77.9°F (25.5°C) to a still moderately hot 84.7°F (29.3°C). Throughout the nights in May, Goss experiences an average low-temperature of 63.9°F (17.7°C).

Heat index

May's mean heat index is appraised at a hot 93.2°F (34°C). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Goss, in May, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Goss, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.7 days and collects up to 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during May is 84.7°F (29.3°C) and the low-temperature is 63.9°F (17.7°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

In Goss, during May, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

In Goss, snow does not fall in April through November.

In May, the average day length is 13h and 46min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

77.9°F

84.7°F

90.7°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.3mph

6mph

5.2mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

14.1

17.7

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.1

9.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Goss, MS

Average high temperature in May: 84.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

Average low temperature in May: 63.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Goss, MS

Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Goss, MS

Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph

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

Average humidity in May
Goss, MS

Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Goss, MS

Average rainfall in May: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

Average rainfall days in May
Goss, MS

Average rainfall days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Goss, MS

Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Goss, MS

Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Goss, MS

Average daylight in May: 13h and 48min

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

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Goss, MS

Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Goss, MS

Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Goss, MS

Average cloud cover in May: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Goss, MS

Average visibility in May: 5mi

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