West Palm Beach Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, West Palm Beach, United States experiences warm and humid weather with occasional rainfall. The average temperature is 26.2°C (79.1°F), with highs reaching 29.9°C (85.7°F) and lows dropping to 22.6°C (72.6°F). It generally feels slightly warmer than the actual temperature, with an average heat index of 27.4°C (81.2°F). The humidity levels are relatively high, with an average of 73.1%. West Palm Beach receives an average precipitation of 4.5 inches, with a 48.4% chance of rain and 7.4 days of rainy weather throughout the month. The most common type of precipitation is rain. The area is moderately windy, with an average wind speed of 24.4 km/h (15.2 mph) and gusts up to 36.5 km/h (22.7 mph). The weather is partly cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 55%. Visibility is generally good, with an average of 15.9 kilometers (9.9 miles). The UV index is high, averaging 8.9, which poses a severe risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. The best time to visit West Palm Beach for warm-weather activities is during May.
What is the temperature in West Palm Beach in May?
Average air temperature in West Palm Beach is 26.2°C (79.1°F) in May. The outside temperature in West Palm Beach feels like 27.4°C (81.2°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 29.9°C (85.7°F) and feels like 32.8°C (91.1°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 22.6°C (72.6°F) which feels like 22.6°C (72.6°F).
How hot is West Palm Beach in May?
The hot temperature in May in West Palm Beach rises to 32.8°C (91°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 73.1% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 38.2 °C (100.8°F). The average maximum temp in West Palm Beach is 29.9°C (100.8°F) during day time in May.
How cold is West Palm Beach in May?
The coldest temp in West Palm Beach in May drops to 18.4°C (65.1°F) during the cold nights. With 24.4km/h (15.2mph) winds and 73.1% humidity it feels like 18.4°C (65.1°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 22.6°C (72.6°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in West Palm Beach in May?
Yes, it rains for 15 days in West Palm Beach, United States in May averaging 4.5 mm of precipitation. West Palm Beach has a 48.4% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in West Palm Beach throughout May?
West Palm Beach has 4.5 mm (0.18 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 15 days out of the entire month.
Is West Palm Beach windy in May?
The average speed of wind in West Palm Beach, United States during May is 24.4km/h (15.2mph) and average windgust is 36.5km/h (22.7mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 35km/h (21.7mph).
What is the direction of the wind in West Palm Beach in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in West Palm Beach.
What are the humidity levels in West Palm Beach in May?
The average humidity levels in West Palm Beach in May are 73.1%. Daily humidity levels in West Palm Beach range from 58.4% to 85.9% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in West Palm Beach in May?
West Palm Beach has 13 hours 27 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in West Palm Beach in May is at 6:33:17 and the sunset is at 20:01:00.
What is the cloud coverage in West Palm Beach in May?
Clouds cover 55% of the sky on average throughout May in West Palm Beach. The cloud coverage ranges from 22.1% to 91.2% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in West Palm Beach?
The average UV index in West Palm Beach is 8.9 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 5 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in West Palm Beach in May?
The average solar radiation is 243.9 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in West Palm Beach during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 158.7 W/m2 to 301.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in West Palm Beach?
The average solar energy during May in West Palm Beach is 21.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 13.8 MJ/m2, to 26 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in West Palm Beach in May?
Yes, there is a 39.2% risk for severe weather in West Palm Beach, United States in May.
What is the air pressure in West Palm Beach in May?
On average the air pressure in West Palm Beach in May is 1014.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1008 mb to 1019.9 mb.
What is the visibility in West Palm Beach in May?
The average daylight visibility in West Palm Beach in May is 15.9 km (9.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 15.2 km (9.4 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in West Palm Beach in May?
The average dew point in West Palm Beach during May is 20.7°C (69.3°F).
Where is the data for West Palm Beach climate in May coming from?
The climate data for West Palm Beach, Florida, United States in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- WEST PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL US
- FORT LAUDERDALE EXECUTIVE AIRPORT, FL US
- POMPANO BEACH AIRPARK, FL US
- DW7488 West Palm Beach FL US
- DW8033 West Palm Beach FL US
- FW3299 Boynton Beach FL US
- KFXE
- KPBI
- KPMP