The weather in May in Fort Polk South

It's warm in May in Fort Polk South with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 21°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Fort Polk South. 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 Fort Polk South, Louisiana. 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 2018, Fort Polk South reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 227 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Fort Polk South

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

May weather comparison

  Fort Polk South New York
Average temperature 29°C 22°C
Max. temperature 31°C 28°C
Min. temperature 15°C -5°C
Total precipitation 227 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 21 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Fort Polk South with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 18°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 30°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Fort Polk South is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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.

The hurricane season in Fort Polk South runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Fort Polk South, Louisiana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Fort Polk South

Temperature in May in Fort Polk South over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Fort Polk South, Louisiana. 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 Fort Polk South

Total precipitation in May in Fort Polk South over the years

Daily UV index in May in Fort Polk South

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Fort Polk South, 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 Fort Polk South by month

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