Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
An increase in the average high-temperature marks May, moving from April's comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C) to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). Indianapolis experiences an average low-temperature reading of 55.6°F (13.1°C) throughout May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Indianapolis, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 23min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of May, in Indianapolis, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 9:06 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in May
Indianapolis, IN
- Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).
Average pressure in May
Indianapolis, IN
- Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Indianapolis, IN
- Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Indianapolis, IN
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Indianapolis, IN
- Average rainfall in May: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.22").
Average rainfall days in May
Indianapolis, IN
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Indianapolis, IN
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Indianapolis, IN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Indianapolis, IN
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Indianapolis, IN
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Indianapolis, IN
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Indianapolis, IN
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Indianapolis, IN
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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