May weather forecast
Ellis, KS

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Weather in May

May serves as Ellis's preamble to summer, with both the temperatures and humidity on the rise. The typical temperature progression is maintained with an increase in the monthly temperatures reaching between 54.1°F (12.3°C) at night to a refreshing 75°F (23.9°C) during daylight hours. It's marked by abundant rainfall too, nurturing the lush landscape. May's weather paints a vivid canvas of warmth, with the sun sitting confidently in the bright blue Kansas skies.

Temperature

With the beginning of May, Ellis's average high-temperature sees an increase, transitioning from an enjoyable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in April to a warm 75°F (23.9°C). Ellis, during May nights, observes an average temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Ellis aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19 snowfall days, and 8.9" (226mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During May, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. 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. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Ellis, records 75°F (23.9°C), while the low-temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Ellis, the average relative humidity in May is 63%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Ellis in May?

In Ellis, in May, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Ellis aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:57 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ellis have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Ellis, KS

Average temperature in May - Ellis, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 75°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Ellis, KS

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Ellis, KS

Average wind speed in May - Ellis, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Ellis, KS

Average humidity in May - Ellis, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).

Average rainfall in May
Ellis, KS

Average rainfall in May - Ellis, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Ellis, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Ellis, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ellis, KS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ellis, KS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ellis, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ellis, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Ellis, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Ellis, KS

Average UV index in May - Ellis, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Ellis, KS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in May
Ellis, KS

Average visibility in May - Ellis, 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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