Houston Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Houston has warm weather with an average daily temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F). Highs reach an average of 29.3°C (84.8°F) while overnight lows drop to 21.8°C (71.3°F). The city sees rain as the most common form of precipitation, with an average of 15 rainy days in the month. Houston experiences high humidity, with an average of 72.3%. May brings a moderate risk of severe weather, with an average severe risk index of 44.4.
What is the temperature in Houston in May?
Average air temperature in Houston is 25.3°C (77.5°F) in May. The outside temperature in Houston feels like 25.6°C (78.1°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 29.3°C (84.8°F) and feels like 30.3°C (86.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 21.8°C (71.3°F) which feels like 21.8°C (71.3°F).
How hot is Houston in May?
The hot temperature in May in Houston rises to 33°C (91.4°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 72.3% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 35.8 °C (96.4°F). The average maximum temp in Houston is 29.3°C (96.4°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Houston in May?
The coldest temp in Houston in May drops to 17.7°C (63.9°F) during the cold nights. With 24.8km/h (15.4mph) winds and 72.3% humidity it feels like 17.7°C (63.9°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 21.8°C (71.3°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Houston in May?
Yes, it rains for 15 days in Houston, United States in May averaging 2.25 mm of precipitation. Houston has a 48.4% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Houston throughout May?
Houston has 2.25 mm (0.09 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 15 days out of the entire month.
Is Houston windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Houston, United States during May is 24.8km/h (15.4mph) and average windgust is 41.3km/h (25.7mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 42.4km/h (26.3mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Houston in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from Southeast direction in Houston.
What are the humidity levels in Houston in May?
The average humidity levels in Houston in May are 72.3%. Daily humidity levels in Houston range from 52.9% to 90.4% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Houston in May?
Houston has 13 hours 39 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Houston in May is at 6:28:54 and the sunset is at 20:07:57.
What is the cloud coverage in Houston in May?
Clouds cover 63.4% of the sky on average throughout May in Houston. The cloud coverage ranges from 13.6% to 96.5% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Houston?
The average UV index in Houston is 6.5 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 1 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Houston in May?
The average solar radiation is 127.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Houston during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 30.8 W/m2 to 231.2 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Houston?
The average solar energy during May in Houston is 11 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 2.6 MJ/m2, to 19.9 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Houston in May?
Yes, there is a 44.4% risk for severe weather in Houston, United States in May.
What is the air pressure in Houston in May?
On average the air pressure in Houston in May is 1013.7 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1010.1 mb to 1019.6 mb.
What is the visibility in Houston in May?
The average daylight visibility in Houston in May is 13.2 km (8.2 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 6.2 km (3.9 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Houston in May?
The average dew point in Houston during May is 19.4°C (67°F).
Where is the data for Houston climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Houston, Texas, United States in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- HOUSTON DUNN HELISTOP, TX US
- HOUSTON INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT, TX US
- HOUSTON WILLIAM P HOBBY AIRPORT, TX US
- DW0326 Houston TX US
- EW6288 Houston TX US
- KHOU
- KIAH
- KMCJ