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
Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature during May adjusts from April's enjoyable 67.1°F (19.5°C) to a warm 75°F (23.9°C). An average low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C) is observed during the May nights.Humidity
May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Columbus, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.6 days and aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Columbus, Kansas, is 14h and 11min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:33 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Columbus, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
In Columbus, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Average temperature in May
Columbus, KS
- Average high temperature in May: 75°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 57.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Columbus, KS
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Columbus, KS
- Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Columbus, KS
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Columbus, KS
- Average rainfall in May: 5.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.35").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (1.38").
Average rainfall days in May
Columbus, 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 (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Columbus, KS
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Columbus, KS
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Columbus, KS
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Columbus, KS
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Columbus, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Columbus, KS
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in May
Columbus, 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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