May weather forecast
Little Rock, AR

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Arkansas State Capital in Little Rock, Arkansas
Arkansas State Capital in Little Rock, Arkansas

Weather in May

May is truly the beginning of summer in Little Rock with temperatures climb till they reach a high of 80.2°F (26.8°C). The days get even longer, and the sunlight usually shines for a good portion of the day. With increased sunlight, there is naturally less cloud coverage, revealing clear blue skies. The city's air gets drier with a slight drop in humidity, making it feel more comfortable. Summer preparation is in full swing by the end of May, leading the city towards the peak of the season.

Temperature

May's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C) in April to a moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C). Little Rock, in May, witnesses an average low-temperature of 61.9°F (16.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Little Rock is 75%.

Rainfall

In Little Rock, in May, during 12.7 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Little Rock, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.5 days and collects up to 18.94" (481mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Little Rock.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 0min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:16 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Little Rock?

The high-temperature, in May, in Little Rock, is 80.2°F (26.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 61.9°F (16.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Little Rock?

In May, the average relative humidity in Little Rock, Arkansas, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Little Rock in May?

In May, the rain falls for 12.7 days. Throughout May, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Little Rock?

In Little Rock, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Little Rock have in May?

The average day length in May in Little Rock is 14h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Little Rock?

On the first day of May in Little Rock, Arkansas, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:16 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Little Rock?

In Little Rock, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Little Rock?

In Little Rock, Arkansas, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Little Rock, AR

Average temperature in May - Little Rock, AR
  • Average high temperature in May: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 61.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Little Rock, AR

Average pressure in May - Little Rock, AR
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Little Rock, AR

Average wind speed in May - Little Rock, AR
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Little Rock, AR

Average humidity in May - Little Rock, AR
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in May
Little Rock, AR

Average rainfall in May - Little Rock, AR
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in May
Little Rock, AR

Average rainfall days in May - Little Rock, AR
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Little Rock, AR

Average snowfall in May - Little Rock, AR
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Little Rock, AR

Average snowfall days in May - Little Rock, AR
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Little Rock, AR

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Little Rock, AR
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Little Rock, AR

Average sunshine days in May - Little Rock, AR
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Little Rock, AR

Average UV index in May - Little Rock, AR
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Little Rock, AR

Average cloud cover in May - Little Rock, AR
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in May
Little Rock, AR

Average visibility in May - Little Rock, AR
  • 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).

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