May weather forecast
Denton, KS

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Denton, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 72.5°F (22.5°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May is marked by a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C) to an agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C). During the month of May, Denton anticipates a mean low-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Humidity

In Denton, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Denton. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Denton aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.1 snowfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Denton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:42 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Denton, is 72.5°F (22.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 55.2°F (12.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout May, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Denton have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:42 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Denton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Denton, KS

Average temperature in May - Denton, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.2°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 (20.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Denton, KS

Average pressure in May - Denton, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Denton, KS

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Denton, KS

Average humidity in May - Denton, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Denton, KS

Average rainfall in May - Denton, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Denton, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Denton, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Denton, KS

Average snowfall in May - Denton, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Denton, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Denton, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Denton, KS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Denton, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Denton, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Denton, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Denton, KS

Average UV index in May - Denton, 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
Denton, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Denton, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Denton, KS

Average visibility in May - Denton, 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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