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Weather in Rapides Parish, Louisiana for May 2026

Your guide to Rapides Parish weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Rapides Parish at the beginning of May is 26 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 29.7 °F by the end of May.

  • Rain 🌧️

  • The climate of Rapides Parish in May is notably wet, with an average of 15 rainy days, and a total of 363.3 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
16
Dry days
Average rainy days
15
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
28°/20°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
17 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
78 %
Avg humidity

Rapides Parish Weather May

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Temperatures trend during May in Rapides Parish

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May weather in Rapides Parish day by day

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Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
May 1 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
27° /19° 25.1 mm 7
May 2 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
27° /19° 21.8 mm 2
May 3 Overcast
Overcast
25° /18° 0.5 mm 6
May 4 Sunny
Sunny
25° /14° 0 mm 11
May 5 Sunny
Sunny
26° /13° 0 mm 11
May 6 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
25° /18° 61.7 mm 4
May 7 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
27° /21° 16.9 mm 3
May 8 Overcast
Overcast
26° /18° 0 mm 4
May 9 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
22° /19° 14.6 mm 4
May 10 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
23° /15° 4.6 mm 3
May 11 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
19° /14° 0.6 mm 3
May 12 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
24° /15° 0.2 mm 4
May 13 Cloudy
Cloudy
30° /16° 0 mm 11
May 14 Overcast
Overcast
32° /20° 0 mm 9
May 15 Overcast
Overcast
30° /21° 0 mm 6
May 16 Overcast
Overcast
31° /22° 0.8 mm 3
May 17 Overcast
Overcast
31° /23° 0.1 mm 6
May 18 Overcast
Overcast
30° /23° 0 mm 7
May 19 Overcast
Overcast
30° /23° 0.2 mm 3
May 20 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
31° /23° 1.2 mm 3
May 21 Cloudy
Cloudy
32° /19° 0 mm 12
May 22 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
33° /19° 0 mm 12
May 23 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
31° /22° 1.2 mm 5
May 24 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
31° /23° 9.5 mm 8
May 25 Mist
Mist
32° /23° 0 mm 11
May 26 Thundery outbreaks possible
Thundery outbreaks possible
31° /24° 0 mm 8
May 27 Thundery outbreaks possible
Thundery outbreaks possible
33° /23° 0 mm 6
May 28 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
29° /20° 133.8 mm 3
May 29 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
27° /20° 66 mm 6
May 30 Light rain shower
Light rain shower
28° /22° 4.4 mm 3
May 31 Cloudy
Cloudy
28° /19° 0 mm 12
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Rapides Parish in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Rapides Parish forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.

Rapides Parish in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Rapides Parish during May?

During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 28° and lows near 20°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Rapides Parish during May?

Significant rainfall exceeding 363.3 mm is expected in Rapides Parish during May, occurring over more than 15 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.

What are the typical wind conditions in Rapides Parish during May?

The average wind speed in Rapides Parish during May is 17 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Rapides Parish

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Rapides Parishs May weather 💧
Typically, Rapides Parish has 15 rainy days in May with a total of 363.3 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Rapides Parish during May

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