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
The start of May in Lafayette brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 60.3°F (15.7°C) in April to a pleasant 71.6°F (22°C). In Lafayette, May nights cool down to an average of 54.9°F (12.7°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
The wettest months in Lafayette are April and May, with an average 2.8" (71mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Lafayette, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 9:11 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Lafayette 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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How long on average sun shines in May?
How high is the UV index in May?
Average temperature in May
Lafayette, IN
- Average high temperature in May: 71.6°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 (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Lafayette, IN
- Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Lafayette, IN
- Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Lafayette, IN
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Lafayette, IN
- Average rainfall in May: 2.8"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").
Average rainfall days in May
Lafayette, IN
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Lafayette, IN
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Lafayette, IN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lafayette, IN
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Lafayette, IN
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Lafayette, IN
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Lafayette, IN
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Lafayette, IN
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
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