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
May brings a slight elevation in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's refreshing 63.9°F (17.7°C) to an agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C). Atchison, in May, experiences an average temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) at night.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Atchison, Kansas. Rain falls for 15.9 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) 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, Atchison aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.9 snowfall days, and 7.87" (200mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Atchison, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Atchison, KS
- Average high temperature in May: 72.5°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 (36°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Atchison, KS
- Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Atchison, KS
- Average wind speed in May: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Atchison, KS
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Atchison, KS
- Average rainfall in May: 3.58"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").
Average rainfall days in May
Atchison, KS
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Atchison, KS
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Atchison, KS
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Atchison, KS
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Atchison, KS
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Atchison, KS
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Atchison, KS
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Atchison, KS
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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