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Haskell Weather in May

Haskell in May

The short of it: Haskell in May averages a high of 28 °C (82 °F) and a low of 15 °C (59 °F), with 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain and about 13 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and October. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 82° · low 59° · rain 6.4 in. · daylight 13 h 57 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & October

May in Haskell brings afternoons near 82° and nights around 59°, with about 6.4 in. of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 82°, nights near 59°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 6.4 in..

The sun is up for about 13 h 57 min in mid-May, 56 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and October.

Against its neighbours, Haskell runs about middling and wetter than most in May. Benton, 5 mi to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

May in Haskell, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 0.6 in. more rain
Versus June
7° colder
Day–night spread
23°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 57 min
Average wind
6 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BentonArkansas5 mi NNE82°59°6.3 in.
SalemArkansas10 mi NNE81°59°6.3 in.
BryantArkansas11 mi NE82°60°6.2 in.
AvillaArkansas13 mi NNE81°58°6.3 in.
RockportArkansas13 mi SW82°58°6.5 in.
MalvernArkansas14 mi SW83°59°6.5 in.
AlexanderArkansas14 mi NE82°60°6.1 in.
Shannon HillsArkansas16 mi ENE82°60°6.1 in.

The Almanac · Haskell Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 82°, nights near 59°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 6.4 in..

Climate of Haskell by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January53°31°3.7 in.6 mph10 h 5 min✦✦
February58°34°4.0 in.7 mph10 h 54 min✦✦
March67°42°5.5 in.7 mph11 h 53 min✦✦✦
April75°50°5.9 in.7 mph13 h 1 min✦✦✦
May82°59°6.4 in.6 mph13 h 57 min✦✦✦
June89°67°3.8 in.5 mph14 h 27 min✦✦
July93°70°4.6 in.5 mph14 h 15 min✦
August93°69°3.6 in.5 mph13 h 26 min✦
September87°62°4.4 in.5 mph12 h 20 min✦✦
October76°50°4.4 in.5 mph11 h 15 min✦✦✦
November64°40°5.8 in.6 mph10 h 18 min✦✦✦
December54°33°5.7 in.6 mph9 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Haskell in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Haskell in May?

Days average 28 °C (82 °F) and nights 15 °C (59 °F), with about 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 82°, nights near 59°. Easy travelling weather. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 6.4 in..

Is May a good time to visit Haskell?

The Almanac gives May 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and October.

How long are the days in Haskell in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 51 min in December to 14 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Haskell in May?

Hardly — May nights average 15 °C (59 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Haskell in May?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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