The past several days in Alabama could have been a preview for temperatures in Alabama during May.

 

According to The Weather Channel, “the May temperature pattern will likely be similar to April for much of the United States.”

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What Does This Mean for Alabama?

Temperature-wise, according to the Climate Prediction Center, the entire Yellowhammer State in May is “leaning above average by 33-40%.”

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The May precipitation chance is “above average by 40-50%,” said the Climate Prediction Center.

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Typical Alabama May

The average highs for the beginning of May are around 78 °F, while temperatures rise to an average of 85 °F at the end of the month.  Also, May is the last month of the severe weather season in the spring. In addition, May is the 4th wettest month on average.

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Sneak peek at the summer, “temperatures may trend closer to average across the southern tier this summer,” said The Weather Channel.

 

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