May weather forecast
Elgin, KS

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Elgin, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 75.2°F (24°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 67.8°F (19.9°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C). Elgin experiences an average temperature drop to a refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C) during May nights.

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Elgin, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Elgin, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In Elgin, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Elgin in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Elgin, is 75.2°F (24°C), while the low-temperature averages to 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Elgin?

May is the most humid month in Elgin, Kansas, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in May in Elgin?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Elgin?

The month with the most rainfall in Elgin, Kansas, is May, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Elgin in May?

In Elgin, Kansas, in May, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Elgin?

April through October are months without snowfall in Elgin, Kansas.

How many hours of daylight does Elgin have in May?

In May, the average day length in Elgin, Kansas, is 14h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Elgin?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Elgin?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Elgin is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Elgin?

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

Average temperature in May - Elgin, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Elgin, KS

Average pressure in May - Elgin, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Elgin, KS

Average wind speed in May - Elgin, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Elgin, KS

Average humidity in May - Elgin, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October and November (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Elgin, KS

Average rainfall in May - Elgin, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Elgin, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Elgin, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Elgin, KS

Average snowfall in May - Elgin, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Elgin, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Elgin, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Elgin, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Elgin, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Elgin, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15 days).

Average UV index in May
Elgin, KS

Average UV index in May - Elgin, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Elgin, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Elgin, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in May
Elgin, KS

Average visibility in May - Elgin, 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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