May weather forecast
Lost Gap, MS

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Lost Gap, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 83.8°F (28.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Lost Gap's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from April's 76.6°F (24.8°C) to a still warm 83.8°F (28.8°C). From significant daily highs, Lost Gap's nights in May cool down to an average low-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Lost Gap is 74%.

Rainfall

In Lost Gap, during May, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lost Gap, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Lost Gap, snow does not fall in March through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. On the last day of May, in Lost Gap, Mississippi, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Lost Gap, the average sunshine in May is 9.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is May in Lost Gap?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Lost Gap, is 83.8°F (28.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 62.2°F (16.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in May is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Lost Gap?

In Lost Gap, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

How much does it rain in Lost Gap in May?

In May, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout May, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Lost Gap?

In Lost Gap, Mississippi, snow does not fall in March through October.

How many hours of daylight does Lost Gap have in May?

In May, the average day length in Lost Gap, Mississippi, is 13h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Lost Gap?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Lost Gap?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Lost Gap?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Lost Gap, Mississippi, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Lost Gap, MS

Average temperature in May - Lost Gap, MS
  • Average high temperature in May: 83.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 62.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Lost Gap, MS

Average pressure in May - Lost Gap, MS
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Lost Gap, MS

Average wind speed in May - Lost Gap, MS
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Lost Gap, MS

Average humidity in May - Lost Gap, MS
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Lost Gap, MS

Average rainfall in May - Lost Gap, MS
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in May
Lost Gap, MS

Average rainfall days in May - Lost Gap, MS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Lost Gap, MS

Average snowfall in May - Lost Gap, MS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

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

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Average snowfall days in May
Lost Gap, MS

Average snowfall days in May - Lost Gap, MS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lost Gap, MS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lost Gap, MS
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Lost Gap, MS

Average sunshine days in May - Lost Gap, MS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Lost Gap, MS

Average UV index in May - Lost Gap, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Lost Gap, MS

Average cloud cover in May - Lost Gap, MS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Lost Gap, MS

Average visibility in May - Lost Gap, MS
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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