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
In Salem, stepping into May brings a temperature increase, moving up from April's comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C) to a warm 74.7°F (23.7°C). During May, Salem's temperature averages to a refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C) at night.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Salem, during May, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.9 rainfall days, and 19.53" (496mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 17min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 9:02 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Salem, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Salem, IN
- Average high temperature in May: 74.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.9°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 (24.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Salem, IN
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Salem, IN
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Salem, IN
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Salem, IN
- Average rainfall in May: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.02").
Average rainfall days in May
Salem, IN
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Salem, IN
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Salem, IN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Salem, IN
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Salem, IN
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Salem, IN
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Salem, IN
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Salem, IN
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
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