May weather forecast
Baldwin City, KS

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Baldwin City, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 72.9°F (22.7°C) and 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

May's arrival sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's refreshing 64.4°F (18°C) to an agreeable 72.9°F (22.7°C). Baldwin City witnesses an average low-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

May is the most humid month in Baldwin City, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.3 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Baldwin City aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Baldwin City, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.9 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Baldwin City is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:39 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Baldwin City, 72.9°F (22.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 55.9°F (13.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the most humid month?

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Baldwin City. Rain falls for 16.3 days and accumulates 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Baldwin City?

In Baldwin City, Kansas, in May, during 16.3 rainfall days, 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Baldwin City aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Baldwin City, the average day length in May is 14h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:39 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Baldwin City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Baldwin City, KS

Average temperature in May - Baldwin City, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Baldwin City, KS

Average pressure in May - Baldwin City, 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
Baldwin City, KS

Average wind speed in May - Baldwin City, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Baldwin City, KS

Average humidity in May - Baldwin City, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Baldwin City, KS

Average rainfall in May - Baldwin City, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Baldwin City, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Baldwin City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Baldwin City, KS

Average snowfall in May - Baldwin City, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Baldwin City, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Baldwin City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Baldwin City, KS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Baldwin City, KS
  • 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Baldwin City, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Baldwin City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Baldwin City, KS

Average UV index in May - Baldwin City, KS
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Baldwin City, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Baldwin City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Baldwin City, KS

Average visibility in May - Baldwin City, 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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