Atlanta Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Atlanta has warm temperatures with an average high of 77.2°F (25.1°C) and an average low of 61.0°F (16.1°C). The city receives an average of 1.52 inches (38.6 mm) of precipitation, with a 45.2% chance of rain. The average humidity is 67.8%. May is a transitional month for Atlanta, marking the end of spring and the beginning of summer. Overall, the weather is pleasant, with increasing warmth and a higher likelihood of summer-like conditions as the month progresses. Temperatures in May range widely, with occasional cool spells followed by rapid warm-ups. Daytime highs often reach the 80s °F (around 30°C), and sometimes even the 90s °F (around 35°C). Nighttime lows typically fall into the 60s °F (around 20°C), but occasionally drop into the 50s °F (around 15°C). May is one of the rainiest months in Atlanta, with frequent showers and thunderstorms. The city receives an average of 14 days of precipitation during the month, with a total of 1.52 inches (38.6 mm) of rainfall.
What is the temperature in Atlanta in May?
Average air temperature in Atlanta is 20.4°C (68.8°F) in May. The outside temperature in Atlanta feels like 20.5°C (68.9°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 25.1°C (77.2°F) and feels like 25.4°C (77.7°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 16.1°C (61°F) which feels like 16°C (60.8°F).
How hot is Atlanta in May?
The hot temperature in May in Atlanta rises to 31.4°C (88.5°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 67.8% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 32.5 °C (90.5°F). The average maximum temp in Atlanta is 25.1°C (90.5°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Atlanta in May?
The coldest temp in Atlanta in May drops to 7.4°C (45.3°F) during the cold nights. With 20.4km/h (12.7mph) winds and 67.8% humidity it feels like 6.9°C (44.4°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 16.1°C (61°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Atlanta in May?
Yes, it rains for 14 days in Atlanta, United States in May averaging 1.52 mm of precipitation. Atlanta has a 45.2% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Atlanta throughout May?
Atlanta has 1.52 mm (0.06 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 14 days out of the entire month.
Is Atlanta windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Atlanta, United States during May is 20.4km/h (12.7mph) and average windgust is 37.7km/h (23.4mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 35.7km/h (22.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Atlanta in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from South direction in Atlanta.
What are the humidity levels in Atlanta in May?
The average humidity levels in Atlanta in May are 67.8%. Daily humidity levels in Atlanta range from 39% to 86.7% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Atlanta in May?
Atlanta has 13 hours 54 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Atlanta in May is at 6:37:03 and the sunset is at 20:32:03.
What is the cloud coverage in Atlanta in May?
Clouds cover 55.9% of the sky on average throughout May in Atlanta. The cloud coverage ranges from 1.8% to 96.2% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Atlanta?
UV index in Atlanta is 5 during May.
What is the solar radiation in Atlanta in May?
The average solar radiation is 523.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Atlanta during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 515.9 W/m2 to 530.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Atlanta?
The average solar energy during May in Atlanta is 45.5 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 44.7 MJ/m2, to 45.6 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Atlanta in May?
Yes, there is a 16.1% risk for severe weather in Atlanta, United States in May.
What is the air pressure in Atlanta in May?
On average the air pressure in Atlanta in May is 1016.1 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1006.6 mb to 1022.5 mb.
What is the visibility in Atlanta in May?
The average daylight visibility in Atlanta in May is 15.4 km (9.5 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 11.1 km (6.9 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Atlanta in May?
The average dew point in Atlanta during May is 13.6°C (56.6°F).
Where is the data for Atlanta climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Atlanta, Georgia, United States in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- Georgia State University GA US WEATHERSTEM
- ATLANTA HARTSFIELD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, GA US
- ATLANTA FULTON CO AIRPORT, GA US
- ATLANTA DEKALB PEACHTREE AIRPORT, GA US
- KATL
- KFTY
- KPDK