May weather forecast
Dresden, KS

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Dresden, Kansas, with an average temperature varying between 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 72.3°F (22.4°C).

Temperature

May's arrival brings a modest temperature shift, moving from an enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C) in April to an agreeable 72.3°F (22.4°C). In the month of May, an average of 51.4°F (10.8°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 61%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 14.7 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Dresden aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Dresden, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.7 days and aggregates up to 10.24" (260mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 9:02 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

In Dresden, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 72.3°F (22.4°C) and 51.4°F (10.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 61%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.7 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout May, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Dresden?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Dresden aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length in Dresden is 14h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 9:02 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Dresden have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

How high is the UV index in May in Dresden?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Dresden, KS

Average temperature in May - Dresden, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Dresden, KS

Average pressure in May - Dresden, KS
  • Average pressure in May: 29.89"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Dresden, KS

Average wind speed in May - Dresden, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Dresden, KS

Average humidity in May - Dresden, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (52%).

Average rainfall in May
Dresden, KS

Average rainfall in May - Dresden, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Dresden, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Dresden, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Dresden, KS

Average snowfall in May - Dresden, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Dresden, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Dresden, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Dresden, 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: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dresden, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Dresden, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Dresden, KS

Average UV index in May - Dresden, KS
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Dresden, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Dresden, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in May
Dresden, KS

Average visibility in May - Dresden, 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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