The weather in May in Sulphur
It's hot in May in Sulphur with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 23°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Sulphur. 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 Sulphur, 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, Sulphur reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 19°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 6°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 281 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for Sulphur
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sulphur. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
Sulphur | New York | |
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Average temperature | 30°C | 22°C |
Max. temperature | 31°C | 28°C |
Min. temperature | 17°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 281 mm | 105 mm |
Rainy days | 21 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Sulphur with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 20°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 30°C, with nights around 22°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Sulphur is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Sulphur, Louisiana. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Sulphur
Temperature in May in Sulphur over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Sulphur, 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 Sulphur
Total precipitation in May in Sulphur over the years
Daily UV index in May in Sulphur
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Sulphur, 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 Sulphur by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sulphur. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.