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Ailey Weather in May

Ailey in May

The short of it: Ailey in May averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain and about 13 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 86° · low 60° · rain 2.9 in. · daylight 13 h 47 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: November & October

Thirty years of records give Ailey an average May high of 86°, a low of 60° and some 2.9 in. of rain. Much like April: highs about 86°, nights near 60°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 2.9 in., the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 47 min in mid-May, 51 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and October.

Against its neighbours, Ailey runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Mount Vernon, 2 mi to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Ailey, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 0.9 in. less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
25°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 47 min
Average wind
6 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Mount VernonGeorgia2 mi WSW86°60°2.8 in.
GlenwoodGeorgia6 mi W86°60°2.8 in.
VidaliaGeorgia9 mi ENE86°61°3.0 in.
UvaldaGeorgia11 mi SSE86°61°2.9 in.
AlamoGeorgia13 mi WSW86°60°2.8 in.
SopertonGeorgia13 mi N86°60°2.8 in.
LyonsGeorgia14 mi E86°61°3.0 in.
Lumber CityGeorgia19 mi SSW86°61°2.8 in.

The Almanac · Ailey Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 86°, nights near 60°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 2.9 in., the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Ailey by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January61°38°4.0 in.6 mph10 h 15 min✦✦
February65°40°4.3 in.6 mph11 h 0 min✦✦✦
March72°46°4.0 in.6 mph11 h 54 min✦✦✦
April79°52°3.8 in.6 mph12 h 56 min✦✦✦
May86°60°2.9 in.6 mph13 h 47 min✦✦
June91°67°4.6 in.5 mph14 h 15 min✦✦
July93°70°4.3 in.5 mph14 h 4 min✦
August92°70°4.8 in.5 mph13 h 19 min✦
September87°66°2.8 in.5 mph12 h 19 min✦✦✦
October80°55°2.2 in.5 mph11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
November70°44°2.1 in.5 mph10 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
December63°39°3.9 in.6 mph10 h 3 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ailey in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ailey in May?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 86°, nights near 60°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 2.9 in., the 9th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ailey?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are November and October.

How long are the days in Ailey in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 3 min in December to 14 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Ailey in May?

Hardly — May nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ailey in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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