May weather forecast
Shipshewana, IN

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Weather in May

The month of May brings about the new stage of weather in Shipshewana, Indiana, charged with rising temperature levels and elongated hours of daylight. The city steps into the threshold of summer with warmer days and mild nights, the biting cold a thing of the past. The rainfall levels are high, keeping the ground well-watered and nourished. There is no recorded snowfall, marking a definitive end to the winter precipitation. With its initiation into the warm months, May never fails to bring about a much-needed change in the weather palate.

Temperature

With the onset of May, Shipshewana experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C) in April to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). An average low-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C) marks the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.6 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Shipshewana aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Shipshewana, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.4 days and aggregates up to 16.73" (425mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 9:09 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Shipshewana, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Shipshewana, is 68.5°F (20.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 51.1°F (10.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Shipshewana?

In Shipshewana, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.6 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Shipshewana, during May, the rain falls for 18.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Shipshewana, the average day length in May is 14h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 9:09 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Shipshewana, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Shipshewana?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Shipshewana, IN
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in May
Shipshewana, IN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Shipshewana, IN

Average wind speed in May - Shipshewana, IN
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Shipshewana, IN

Average humidity in May - Shipshewana, IN
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Shipshewana, IN

Average rainfall in May - Shipshewana, IN
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.61").

Average rainfall days in May
Shipshewana, IN

Average rainfall days in May - Shipshewana, IN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Shipshewana, IN

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Shipshewana, IN

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Shipshewana, IN
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Shipshewana, IN

Average sunshine days in May - Shipshewana, IN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Shipshewana, IN

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Shipshewana, IN

Average cloud cover in May - Shipshewana, IN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Shipshewana, IN

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

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

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