May weather forecast
El Dorado, KS

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Weather in May

In May, summer begins to make its presence felt in El Dorado, Kansas, as the mercury climbs to an average of 73.9°F (23.3°C). Interestingly, it is the month with the highest relative humidity at 76%, leading to a more sultry feeling. Despite the notable increase in temperature, rainfall and cloud cover remain stable, differing little from April's record. The continuation of robust wind speeds also underscores a degree of consistency with the previous month.

Temperature

With the onset of May, El Dorado experiences a subtle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a refreshing 66.2°F (19°C) in April to a warm 73.9°F (23.3°C). An average low-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during May.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In El Dorado, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In El Dorado, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in El Dorado, Kansas, is 9.2h.

UV index

In El Dorado, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May leads to these instructions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature, in May, in El Dorado, is 73.9°F (23.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 56.3°F (13.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 76%, May is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In El Dorado, during May, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In El Dorado, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

In May, in El Dorado, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in El Dorado?

The average sunshine duration in May in El Dorado is 9.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
El Dorado, KS

Average temperature in May - El Dorado, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in May
El Dorado, KS

Average pressure in May - El Dorado, KS
  • Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
El Dorado, KS

Average wind speed in May - El Dorado, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).

Average humidity in May
El Dorado, KS

Average humidity in May - El Dorado, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in May
El Dorado, KS

Average rainfall in May - El Dorado, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in May
El Dorado, KS

Average rainfall days in May - El Dorado, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
El Dorado, KS

Average snowfall in May - El Dorado, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
El Dorado, KS

Average snowfall days in May - El Dorado, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 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
El Dorado, KS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - El Dorado, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
El Dorado, KS

Average sunshine days in May - El Dorado, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

Average UV index in May
El Dorado, KS

Average UV index in May - El Dorado, KS
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
El Dorado, KS

Average cloud cover in May - El Dorado, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in May
El Dorado, KS

Average visibility in May - El Dorado, 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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