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The weather in May in Arkansas

It's warm in May in Arkansas with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 25°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 12°C and 20°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Arkansas. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Arkansas, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2022, Arkansas reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 143 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Arkansas

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Arkansas. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Arkansas New York
Average temperature 28°C 22°C
Max. temperature 30°C 28°C
Min. temperature 12°C -5°C
Total precipitation 143 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 17 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Arkansas with hot temps, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights around 15°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 28°C, with nights around 18°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Arkansas is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 19°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of Arkansas for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Arkansas is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Arkansas to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Arkansas, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Arkansas

Temperature in May in Arkansas over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Arkansas, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Arkansas

Total precipitation in May in Arkansas over the years

Daily UV index in May in Arkansas

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Arkansas, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Arkansas by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Arkansas. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.