May weather forecast
Kansas, USA

May embodies the heart of spring in Kansas, bridging the transition from the moderate temperatures of April to the warmer onset of summer in June. During May, Kansas residents and visitors can expect temperatures to typically range from 55°F (12.8°C) to 75°F (23.9°C). This warmth, a notable rise from April, sets the ambiance for the hot summer months that are soon to follow.

As the state fully immerses itself in spring, the remnants of snowfall in the western regions are replaced by periodic rain showers. These showers are often the result of thunderstorm activities that grow increasingly frequent throughout May. Western Kansas might experience rainfall measurements between 3" (76mm) to 5" (127mm), while the eastern sections, with their relatively humid conditions, can garner figures from 4" (102mm) to 6" (152mm).

While the Chinook winds of the cooler months have now subsided, May sees the onset of other wind patterns that can sometimes contribute to the formation of severe weather events. Given Kansas's position within Tornado Alley, the state is particularly susceptible to tornadoes during this month. These twisters are formed due to the volatile mix of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico colliding with cooler, dry air from the Rockies.

In the northwest parts of Kansas, the temperature gradient between day and night can still be somewhat pronounced, especially in the elevated terrains. Here, nights might be cooler compared to the balmy evenings of the southern regions.

Winds, always a significant element of Kansas's climatic profile, remain especially robust in May. They sweep continuously across the plains, often serving as a herald for approaching storms. Apart from bringing much-needed precipitation for agriculture, these rain showers and storms help in painting a vivid spring tapestry, as wildflowers bloom and the state's flora awakens in full vigor.

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• Wichita - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Wichita, Kansas, is May, when the rain falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. The most humid month in Wichita is May, with an average relative humidity of 72%.
• Overland Park - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Overland Park, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT. Throughout the year, in Overland Park, there are 10.9 snowfall days, and 1.14" (29mm) of snow is accumulated.
• Kansas City - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Kansas City is May, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Kansas City is May, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.
• Topeka - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Topeka is May, when the rain falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation. As Topeka, Kansas transitions into May, the weather takes on a summery feel with increasing daylight hours and warming temperatures.
• Olathe - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Olathe is May, when the rain falls for 17.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) of precipitation. May is the last month it regularly snows in Olathe, Kansas.
• Lawrence - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Lawrence is May, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation. With an average relative humidity of 79%, May is the most humid month in Lawrence, Kansas.
• Shawnee - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Shawnee, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT. In Shawnee in May, during 16.6 rainfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Manhattan - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Manhattan, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT. On the last day of May, in Manhattan sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.
• Lenexa - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Lenexa is May, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation. In Lenexa in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 4.21" (107mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Salina - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Salina is May, when the rain falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Salina, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:49 pm CDT.
• Hutchinson - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Hutchinson is May, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation. In Hutchinson during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.
• Leavenworth - May »
  In Leavenworth during May, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation. In Leavenworth, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.5 days and aggregates up to 7.09" (180mm) of snow.