May weather forecastBirmingham, MO

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Birmingham, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 72.7°F (22.6°C) and 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

As May arrives, Birmingham's weather shows a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from April's refreshing 64°F (17.8°C) to an agreeable 72.7°F (22.6°C). Birmingham observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) during the month of May.

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Birmingham aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Birmingham, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Birmingham, records 72.7°F (22.6°C), while the low-temperature is 55.9°F (13.3°C).

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

In Birmingham, in May, during 17.2 rainfall days, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Birmingham. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Birmingham aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

In May, the average day length is 14h and 20min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in May in Birmingham is 8.6h.

In Birmingham, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Birmingham, MO

  • Average high temperature in May: 72.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Birmingham, MO

  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Birmingham, MO

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Birmingham, MO

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Birmingham, MO

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in May
Birmingham, MO

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Birmingham, MO

  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Birmingham, MO

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Birmingham, MO

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Birmingham, MO

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Birmingham, MO

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Birmingham, MO

  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Birmingham, MO

  • 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).