New Orleans Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, New Orleans has warm temperatures with an average high of 85°F (29.5°C) and an average low of 72.4°F (22.4°C). The city experiences a fair amount of humidity, with an average of 71.2%. There is a moderate chance of precipitation, with an average of 15 rainy days in the month and a 48.4% chance of rain. The most common type of precipitation is rain, and the city receives an average of 2.63 inches (66.8 mm) of rainfall. The weather is generally windy, with an average wind speed of 20.1 mph (9 m/s) and gusts up to 34.5 mph (15.4 m/s). The skies are partly cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 40.8%, but visibility is good, with an average of 15.4 miles (24.8 km). The average UV index is 6.2, indicating a high risk of sunburn, and the severe weather risk is 37.7 out of 100. The table below summarizes these weather conditions for New Orleans in May.
What is the temperature in New Orleans in May?
Average air temperature in New Orleans is 25.8°C (78.4°F) in May. The outside temperature in New Orleans feels like 26.5°C (79.8°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 29.5°C (85°F) and feels like 31.4°C (88.5°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 22.4°C (72.4°F) which feels like 22.4°C (72.4°F).
How hot is New Orleans in May?
The hot temperature in May in New Orleans rises to 31.9°C (89.4°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 71.2% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 35.9 °C (96.6°F). The average maximum temp in New Orleans is 29.5°C (96.6°F) during day time in May.
How cold is New Orleans in May?
The coldest temp in New Orleans in May drops to 17.9°C (64.2°F) during the cold nights. With 20.1km/h (12.5mph) winds and 71.2% humidity it feels like 17.9°C (64.2°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 22.4°C (72.4°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in New Orleans in May?
Yes, it rains for 15 days in New Orleans, United States in May averaging 2.63 mm of precipitation. New Orleans has a 48.4% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in New Orleans throughout May?
New Orleans has 2.63 mm (0.1 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 15 days out of the entire month.
Is New Orleans windy in May?
The average speed of wind in New Orleans, United States during May is 20.1km/h (12.5mph) and average windgust is 34.5km/h (21.4mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 30.9km/h (19.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in New Orleans in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in New Orleans.
What are the humidity levels in New Orleans in May?
The average humidity levels in New Orleans in May are 71.2%. Daily humidity levels in New Orleans range from 54% to 87.9% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in New Orleans in May?
New Orleans has 13 hours 39 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in New Orleans in May is at 6:07:23 and the sunset is at 19:47:09.
What is the cloud coverage in New Orleans in May?
Clouds cover 40.8% of the sky on average throughout May in New Orleans. The cloud coverage ranges from 6.4% to 79.4% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in New Orleans?
The average UV index in New Orleans is 6.2 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 9.
What is the solar radiation in New Orleans in May?
The average solar radiation is 133 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in New Orleans during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 14.7 W/m2 to 221.1 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in New Orleans?
The average solar energy during May in New Orleans is 11.5 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1.2 MJ/m2, to 19 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in New Orleans in May?
Yes, there is a 37.7% risk for severe weather in New Orleans, United States in May.
What is the air pressure in New Orleans in May?
On average the air pressure in New Orleans in May is 1014.6 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1010.3 mb to 1019.3 mb.
What is the visibility in New Orleans in May?
The average daylight visibility in New Orleans in May is 15.4 km (9.6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 14 km (8.7 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in New Orleans in May?
The average dew point in New Orleans during May is 19.8°C (67.6°F).
Where is the data for New Orleans climate in May coming from?
The climate data for New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- NEW ORLEANS LAKEFRONT AIRPORT, LA US
- NEW ORLEANS ALVIN CALLENDER FIELD, LA US
- KG5WBN New Orleans LA US
- EW6362 New Orleans LA US
- FW1622 New Orleans LA US
- KMSY
- KNBG
- KNEW
- SELA PORTABLE LA US