May weather forecastMaben, MS

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Maben, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between min 62.1°F (16.7°C) and max 81.5°F (27.5°C).

Temperature

May brings a slight elevation in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's warm 73.6°F (23.1°C) to a still moderately hot 81.5°F (27.5°C). In the month of May, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 62.1°F (16.7°C).

Heat index

For most parts of May, the heat index is evaluated at a tropical 86°F (30°C). Uninterrupted exposure and activity might result in fatigue, potentially causing heat cramps.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to 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

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Maben, in May, during 12.9 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155 rainfall days, and 33.07" (840mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Maben.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Maben is 9.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Maben is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Maben, records 81.5°F (27.5°C), while the low-temperature is 62.1°F (16.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

In Maben, Mississippi, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

In Maben, in May, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

April through October are months without snowfall.

In May, the average day length in Maben, Mississippi, is 13h and 55min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

In Maben, Mississippi, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.9h.

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

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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

73.6°F

81.5°F

89.2°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8mph

6.6mph

5.8mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

11.5

12.9

15.1

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.5

12.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Maben, MS

Average high temperature in May: 81.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.3°F).

Average low temperature in May: 62.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Maben, 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).

Average wind speed in May
Maben, MS

Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Maben, MS

Average humidity in May: 76%

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

Average rainfall in May
Maben, MS

Average rainfall in May: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in May
Maben, MS

Average rainfall days in May: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Maben, MS

Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Maben, MS

Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May: 13h and 54min

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

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Maben, MS

Average sunshine days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Maben, MS

Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Maben, MS

Average cloud cover in May: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Maben, MS

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).