May Rainfall and Precipitation in Arkansas

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Arkansas, the United States of America in May.

Arkansas, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in May ranging from high in El Dorado with 112 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall to heavy in Brinkley with 206 mm (8.1 in) of rainfall. On average, May is the wettest month of the year in Arkansas, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Arkansas precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Arkansas, the United States of America receive in May?

With an average of 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain in May, Little Rock's weather becomes notably unpredictable due to the frequent downpours.

How many days does it rain in Arkansas, the United States of America in May?

Little Rock sees roughly 12 days rainy days during May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Arkansas, the United States of America?

May is generally a drier month for Arkansas, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in May in Arkansas, the United States of America?

Based on our records, Brinkley receives the most rainfall in Arkansas, the United States of America in May, averaging about 206 mm (8.1 in).

What is the driest city in May in Arkansas, the United States of America?

In our records, El Dorado stands out as the driest city in Arkansas, the United States of America for May, averaging just 112 mm (4.4 in).

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