May weather forecast
Harlan, IN

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Harlan, Indiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 70.3°F (21.3°C) and min 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from a moderate 58.1°F (14.5°C) in April to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). Harlan reports an average low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Harlan, Indiana. Rain falls for 16.3 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Harlan, Indiana. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Harlan aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Harlan, there are 45.1 snowfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Harlan, Indiana, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of May, in Harlan, Indiana, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 9:05 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Harlan?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Harlan, is 70.3°F (21.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Harlan?

In May, the average relative humidity in Harlan is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Harlan?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.3 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Harlan?

In Harlan, Indiana, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Harlan?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Harlan aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Harlan have in May?

In May, the average day length in Harlan, Indiana, is 14h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Harlan?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Harlan, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 9:05 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Harlan?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Harlan is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May in Harlan?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Harlan, Indiana, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Harlan, IN

Average temperature in May - Harlan, IN
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in May
Harlan, IN

Average pressure in May - Harlan, IN
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Harlan, IN

Average wind speed in May - Harlan, IN
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Harlan, IN

Average humidity in May - Harlan, IN
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Harlan, IN

Average rainfall in May - Harlan, IN
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").

Average rainfall days in May
Harlan, IN

Average rainfall days in May - Harlan, IN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Harlan, IN

Average snowfall in May - Harlan, IN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Harlan, IN

Average snowfall days in May - Harlan, IN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Harlan, IN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Harlan, IN
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Harlan, IN

Average sunshine days in May - Harlan, IN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Harlan, IN

Average UV index in May - Harlan, IN
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Harlan, IN

Average cloud cover in May - Harlan, IN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Harlan, IN

Average visibility in May - Harlan, IN
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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