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Jack Weather in May

Jack in May

The short of it: Jack in May averages a high of 29 °C (85 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain and about 13 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are March and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 85° · low 60° · rain 3.2 in. · daylight 13 h 45 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: March & April

May in Jack brings afternoons near 85° and nights around 60°, with about 3.2 in. of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 85°; nights run about 60°. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.2 in. of rain.

The sun is up for about 13 h 45 min in mid-May, 50 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 March and April.

Against its neighbours, Jack runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Elba, 12 mi to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

May in Jack, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus April
7° warmer, 1.2 in. less rain
Versus June
5° colder
Day–night spread
24°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 45 min
Average wind
5 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ElbaAlabama12 mi SSW85°61°3.2 in.
New BrocktonAlabama14 mi SSE84°61°3.1 in.
BrundidgeAlabama15 mi NE84°60°3.2 in.
BrantleyAlabama15 mi W85°60°3.5 in.
TroyAlabama16 mi N85°60°3.3 in.
AritonAlabama17 mi E84°61°3.1 in.
JoquinAlabama18 mi NNW85°60°3.5 in.
LuverneAlabama18 mi WNW85°60°3.5 in.

The Almanac · Jack Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 7° against April, to near 85°; nights run about 60°. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.2 in. of rain.

Climate of Jack by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January59°37°4.6 in.6 mph10 h 18 min✦✦
February63°41°5.2 in.6 mph11 h 1 min✦✦✦
March71°46°5.2 in.7 mph11 h 54 min✦✦✦
April77°52°4.4 in.6 mph12 h 55 min✦✦✦
May85°60°3.2 in.5 mph13 h 45 min✦✦
June89°67°4.9 in.5 mph14 h 12 min✦✦
July91°70°4.7 in.4 mph14 h 1 min✦✦
August91°70°4.8 in.4 mph13 h 17 min✦✦
September87°65°4.1 in.5 mph12 h 19 min✦✦
October78°55°3.4 in.5 mph11 h 20 min✦✦✦
November69°44°4.1 in.5 mph10 h 30 min✦✦✦
December61°39°5.4 in.6 mph10 h 6 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jack in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jack in May?

Days average 29 °C (85 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against April, to near 85°; nights run about 60°. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.2 in. of rain.

Is May a good time to visit Jack?

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

How long are the days in Jack in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 6 min in December to 14 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Jack in May?

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

What should I pack for Jack in May?

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

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