May Weather in Louisiana

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Louisiana, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 19°C (66°F). Highs can soar to 32°C (90°F), while lows may dip to 6°C (42°F). Typically, the humidity level in Louisiana throughout May hovers around 82%.

6°C (42°F)

Minimum temperature

19°C (66°F)

Average temperature

32°C (90°F)

Maximum temperature

82%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Louisiana averages 168 mm (6.6 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 16 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 21 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 1 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 26% probability of sunny days during this period.

168 mm (6.6 inches)

Precipitation

16 rainy days

Rainy days

9 hours 1 minutes

Sunshine hours

26%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Louisiana reaches a maximum of 10, indicating a level of VeryHigh exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 15 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 3 6 8 9 10 9 8 5 3 2 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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