May weather forecast
Cottonwood Falls, KS

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cottonwood Falls, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and an average high of 73.4°F (23°C).

Temperature

The embrace of May brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C) in April to a warm 73.4°F (23°C). Throughout May, Cottonwood Falls records an average temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) at night.

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 5.59" (142mm) 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, Cottonwood Falls aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.8 snowfall days, and 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

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 average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 73.4°F (23°C) and 55.9°F (13.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 77%, May is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the rainiest month in Cottonwood Falls?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 5.59" (142mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Cottonwood Falls, in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 5.59" (142mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Cottonwood Falls aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Cottonwood Falls?

On the first day of May in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average temperature in May - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average pressure in May - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average wind speed in May - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average humidity in May - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average rainfall in May - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 5.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in May
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average snowfall in May - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cottonwood Falls, 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: 9h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average UV index in May - Cottonwood Falls, 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
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Cottonwood Falls, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Cottonwood Falls, KS

Average visibility in May - Cottonwood Falls, 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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