May Weather in Gulf Shores

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Gulf Shores, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 24°C (76°F). Highs can soar to 28°C (83°F), while lows may dip to 18°C (65°F). Typically, the humidity level in Gulf Shores throughout May hovers around 73%.

18°C (65°F)

Minimum temperature

24°C (76°F)

Average temperature

28°C (83°F)

Maximum temperature

73%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Gulf Shores averages 97 mm (3.8 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 9 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 40 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 42 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 46% probability of sunny days during this period.

97 mm (3.8 inches)

Precipitation

9 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 42 minutes

Sunshine hours

46%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Gulf Shores reaches a maximum of 11, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 2 4 7 9 11 11 10 8 5 3 1 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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