May weather forecast
Highland, KS

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Highland, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 72.5°F (22.5°C) and an average low of 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Highland observes a minor temperature ascent, with the average high-temperature adjusting from April's refreshing 63.7°F (17.6°C) to a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C). An average low-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C) is recorded in the month of May in Highland.

Humidity

In Highland, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Highland. Rain falls for 16 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Highland. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Highland aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.1 snowfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Highland, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, in Highland, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Highland. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Highland in May?

In Highland, 72.5°F (22.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 55.2°F (12.9°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Highland?

The average relative humidity in May in Highland, Kansas, is 76%.

What is the wettest month in Highland?

The month with the most rainfall in Highland is May, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Highland?

In Highland, Kansas, in May, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 3.82" (97mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Highland?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Highland. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Highland aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Highland have in May?

In Highland, Kansas, the average day length in May is 14h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Highland?

On the first day of May in Highland, Kansas, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Highland?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Highland?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May in Highland?

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

Average temperature in May - Highland, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Highland, KS

Average pressure in May - Highland, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Highland, KS

Average wind speed in May - Highland, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Highland, KS

Average humidity in May - Highland, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Highland, KS

Average rainfall in May - Highland, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Highland, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Highland, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Highland, KS

Average snowfall in May - Highland, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Highland, KS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Highland, KS
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Highland, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Highland, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Highland, KS

Average UV index in May - Highland, KS
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Highland, KS

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Highland, KS

Average visibility in May - Highland, 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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