May weather forecastKnippa, TX
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a tropical month in Knippa, Texas, with an average temperature varying between 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 86.7°F (30.4°C).Temperature
May's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's warm 80.4°F (26.9°C) to a tropical 86.7°F (30.4°C). Knippa's temperature in May lowers to a consistent average of 66.7°F (19.3°C) during the nights.Heat index
In May, the average heat index is calculated to be a torrid 96.8°F (36°C). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.
Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 69%, May is the most humid month.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Knippa, snow does not fall in March through December.Daylight
In Knippa, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 38min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:33 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.3h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Knippa, TX
- Average high temperature in May: 86.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (96.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (62.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 66.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Knippa, TX
- Average pressure in May: 29.89"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Knippa, TX
- Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and December (7.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Knippa, TX
- Average humidity in May: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).
Average rainfall in May
Knippa, TX
- Average rainfall in May: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.79").
Average rainfall days in May
Knippa, TX
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.2 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and September (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Knippa, TX
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Knippa, TX
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Knippa, TX
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Knippa, TX
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13 days).
Average UV index in May
Knippa, TX
- Average UV index in May: 7
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Knippa, TX
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in May
Knippa, TX
- 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).
