May weather forecast
Petrolia, TX

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Petrolia, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 81.9°F (27.7°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Temperature

Petrolia experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from 74.5°F (23.6°C) in April to a still moderately hot 81.9°F (27.7°C). In the month of May, the nighttime temperature in Petrolia dips to a steady average of 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is appraised at a tropical 86°F (30°C). Exhaustion is likely with prolonged exposure and activity. Sustaining activity may result in heat cramps.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 70%, May is the most humid month in Petrolia.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Petrolia, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of May, in Petrolia, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Petrolia is 9.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Petrolia?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Petrolia, is 81.9°F (27.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 62.2°F (16.8°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the most humid month in Petrolia?

With an average relative humidity of 70%, May is the most humid month in Petrolia, Texas.

What is the average humidity in May in Petrolia?

The average relative humidity in May in Petrolia, Texas, is 70%.

What is the rainiest month in Petrolia?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Petrolia, Texas. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Petrolia?

In Petrolia, Texas, in May, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Petrolia?

April through October are months without snowfall in Petrolia, Texas.

What is the average length of the day in May in Petrolia?

In Petrolia, the average day length in May is 13h and 56min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Petrolia?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Petrolia have in May?

In Petrolia, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Petrolia?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Petrolia 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
Petrolia, TX

Average temperature in May - Petrolia, TX
  • Average high temperature in May: 81.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (96.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 62.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Petrolia, TX

Average pressure in May - Petrolia, TX
  • Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Petrolia, TX

Average wind speed in May - Petrolia, TX
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Petrolia, TX

Average humidity in May - Petrolia, TX
  • Average humidity in May: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

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Average rainfall in May
Petrolia, TX

Average rainfall in May - Petrolia, TX
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in May
Petrolia, TX

Average rainfall days in May - Petrolia, TX
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Petrolia, TX

Average snowfall in May - Petrolia, TX
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Petrolia, TX

Average snowfall days in May - Petrolia, TX
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Petrolia, TX

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Petrolia, TX
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Petrolia, TX

Average sunshine days in May - Petrolia, TX
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Petrolia, TX

Average UV index in May - Petrolia, TX
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Petrolia, TX

Average cloud cover in May - Petrolia, TX
  • Average cloud cover in May: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

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Average visibility in May
Petrolia, TX

Average visibility in May - Petrolia, 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).

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