May weather forecast
Garden City, IA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Garden City, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 69.3°F (20.7°C) and 52.5°F (11.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Garden City sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from April's mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C). During the month of May, an average low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C) is recorded.

Humidity

In Garden City, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.2 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Garden City aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Garden City, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.8 days and aggregates up to 16.85" (428mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Garden City?

In May, in Garden City, the average high-temperature is 69.3°F (20.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 19.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Garden City, in May, during 19.2 rainfall days, 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Garden City aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Garden City have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Garden City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Garden City, IA

Average temperature in May - Garden City, IA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°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 (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Garden City, IA

Average pressure in May - Garden City, IA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Garden City, IA

Average wind speed in May - Garden City, IA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Garden City, IA

Average humidity in May - Garden City, IA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Garden City, IA

Average rainfall in May - Garden City, IA
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.49"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
Garden City, IA

Average rainfall days in May - Garden City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Garden City, IA

Average snowfall in May - Garden City, IA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.45").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Garden City, IA

Average snowfall days in May - Garden City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Garden City, IA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Garden City, IA
  • 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 4min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Garden City, IA

Average sunshine days in May - Garden City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Garden City, IA

Average UV index in May - Garden City, IA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Garden City, IA

Average cloud cover in May - Garden City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Garden City, IA

Average visibility in May - Garden City, IA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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