May weather forecast
Elwood, KS

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Elwood, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 72.3°F (22.4°C) and 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of May marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 63.5°F (17.5°C) in April to a pleasant 72.3°F (22.4°C). During the nights in May, Elwood observes an average low-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Elwood aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.7 snowfall days, and 8.03" (204mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In Elwood, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high 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. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature, in May, in Elwood, is 72.3°F (22.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 55.2°F (12.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.5 days and accumulates 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Elwood, in May, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 4.02" (102mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Elwood?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Elwood aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Elwood?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Elwood is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Elwood, KS

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Elwood, KS

Average pressure in May - Elwood, KS
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Elwood, KS

Average wind speed in May - Elwood, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Elwood, KS

Average humidity in May - Elwood, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Elwood, KS

Average rainfall in May - Elwood, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").

Average rainfall days in May
Elwood, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Elwood, 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 (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Elwood, KS

Average snowfall in May - Elwood, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Elwood, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Elwood, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Elwood, KS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Elwood, 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: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Elwood, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Elwood, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Elwood, KS

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Elwood, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Elwood, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Elwood, KS

Average visibility in May - Elwood, 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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