May weather forecast
Elk City, KS

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Elk City, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 74.5°F (23.6°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

May's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C). In Elk City, May is marked by an average low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.1 days and accumulates 5.24" (133mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Elk City, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Elk City, records 74.5°F (23.6°C), while the low-temperature is 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in Elk City is 80%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.1 days and typically aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, in Elk City, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout May, 5.24" (133mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Elk City, Kansas, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 11min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Elk City, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Elk City, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.5°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 (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Elk City, KS

Average pressure in May - Elk City, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Elk City, KS

Average wind speed in May - Elk City, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Elk City, KS

Average humidity in May - Elk City, 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 and October (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Elk City, KS

Average rainfall in May - Elk City, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 5.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
Elk City, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Elk City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Elk City, KS

Average snowfall in May - Elk City, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Elk City, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Elk City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elk City, KS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Elk City, 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: 8h and 5min

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
Elk City, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Elk City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13 days).

Average UV index in May
Elk City, KS

Average UV index in May - Elk City, 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
Elk City, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Elk City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in May
Elk City, KS

Average visibility in May - Elk City, 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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