May weather forecastRed Oak, TX

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Red Oak, Texas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 81.3°F (27.4°C) and an average low of 64°F (17.8°C).

Temperature

In Red Oak, stepping into May brings a gentle temperature nudge, moving slightly up from April's 74.8°F (23.8°C) to a still moderately hot 81.3°F (27.4°C). Throughout May, Red Oak anticipates an average low-temperature of 64°F (17.8°C).

Heat index

The heat index for May is evaluated at a hot 86°F (30°C). Uninterrupted activity during exposure could lead to a sense of exhaustion, possibly causing heat cramps.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.

Humidity

May is the most humid month in Red Oak, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Red Oak, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in May transforms into this advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Red Oak, is 81.3°F (27.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 64°F (17.8°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

With an average relative humidity of 75%, May is the most humid month.

In Red Oak, Texas, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

The month with the most rainfall in Red Oak is May, when the rain falls for 11.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

In Red Oak, Texas, in May, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation.

March through December are months without snowfall in Red Oak, Texas.

In Red Oak, Texas, the average day length in May is 13h and 50min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Red Oak, Texas, is 8.7h.

The months with the highest UV index in Red Oak, Texas, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from 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

74.8°F

81.3°F

90.5°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.6mph

9.4mph

8.5mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

10.5

11.5

10.6

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.4

16.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Red Oak, TX

Average high temperature in May: 81.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.9°F).

Average low temperature in May: 64°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39°F).

Average pressure in May
Red Oak, TX

Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Red Oak, TX

Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Red Oak, TX

Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

Average rainfall in May
Red Oak, TX

Average rainfall in May: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Red Oak, TX

Average rainfall days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Red Oak, TX

Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Red Oak, TX

Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Red Oak, TX

Average daylight in May: 13h and 48min

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 6min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Red Oak, TX

Average sunshine days in May: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Red Oak, TX

Average UV index in May: 7

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

Average cloud cover in May
Red Oak, TX

Average cloud cover in May: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in May
Red Oak, 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).