May weather forecast
Purvis, MS

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Weather in May

May represents late spring weather, characterized mostly by warm days and comparatively cooler nights. Observing the highest temperatures yet for the year with an average high of 84.7°F (29.3°C), the month suggests the onset of summer. Despite an increase in rainfall, up to a monthly total of 2.87" (73mm), it is distributed across only 13.6 days, suggesting brief but heavier bouts of rain. May exhibits a delightful combination of warmth, moderate humidity and a higher UV index. The rich, windswept greenery of Purvis, Mississippi is most lush in May, absorbing the increased sunshine and rain.

Temperature

As May sets in Purvis, the average high-temperature shows a slight increase, moving up from 78.1°F (25.6°C) in April to a still warm 84.7°F (29.3°C). Throughout the month of May, Purvis reports a steady low-temperature average of 64°F (17.8°C).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is evaluated at a hot 93.2°F (34°C). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Purvis is 74%.

Rainfall

In Purvis, Mississippi, in May, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.1 rainfall days, and 35.75" (908mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Purvis.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Purvis is 13h and 45min.
On the first day of May in Purvis, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Purvis is 9.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Purvis in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Purvis, is 84.7°F (29.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 64°F (17.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in May is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Purvis?

In May, the average relative humidity in Purvis, Mississippi, is 74%.

How many days does it rain in May in Purvis?

In Purvis, Mississippi, in May, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Purvis?

April through November are months without snowfall in Purvis.

How many hours of daylight does Purvis have in May?

In Purvis, Mississippi, the average day length in May is 13h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Purvis?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Purvis, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Purvis?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Purvis?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Purvis is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Purvis, MS

Average temperature in May - Purvis, MS
  • Average high temperature in May: 84.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 64°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Purvis, MS

Average pressure in May - Purvis, MS
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Purvis, MS

Average wind speed in May - Purvis, MS
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Purvis, MS

Average humidity in May - Purvis, MS
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Purvis, MS

Average rainfall in May - Purvis, MS
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.87"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in May
Purvis, MS

Average rainfall days in May - Purvis, MS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Purvis, MS

Average snowfall in May - Purvis, MS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.43").
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
Purvis, MS

Average snowfall days in May - Purvis, MS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Purvis, MS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Purvis, MS
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Purvis, MS

Average sunshine days in May - Purvis, MS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Purvis, MS

Average UV index in May - Purvis, MS
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Purvis, MS

Average cloud cover in May - Purvis, MS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Purvis, MS

Average visibility in May - Purvis, MS
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).

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