May weather forecastWest Point, MS
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in West Point, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average high of 82°F (27.8°C) and an average low of 62.1°F (16.7°C).Temperature
The beginning of May marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's 73.6°F (23.1°C) to a still warm 82°F (27.8°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature dips to a comfortable 62.1°F (16.7°C).Heat index
The heat index in May is estimated at a tropical 87.8°F (31°C). If exposure and activity persist, fatigue could ensue, possibly leading to heat cramps.It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. 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 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In West Point, in May, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in West Point, there are 171 rainfall days, and 42.6" (1082mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In West Point, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 55min.On the first day of May in West Point, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 7:59 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In West Point, Mississippi, the average sunshine in May is 9.9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in West Point is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. 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. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
West Point, MS
- Average high temperature in May: 82°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°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 (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).
Average pressure in May
West Point, 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
West Point, MS
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in May
West Point, MS
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
West Point, MS
- Average rainfall in May: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.32").
Average rainfall days in May
West Point, MS
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
West Point, MS
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
West Point, MS
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (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
West Point, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
West Point, MS
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in May
West Point, 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 and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
West Point, MS
- Average cloud cover in May: 33
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
West Point, 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).
