May weather forecast
Hill City, KS

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Hill City, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 74.1°F (23.4°C) and an average low of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

May witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C) in April to a warm 74.1°F (23.4°C). Throughout the month of May, Hill City sees a steady low-temperature average of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Hill City aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.6 snowfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:59 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Hill City is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In May, in Hill City, the average high-temperature is 74.1°F (23.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.7°F (11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Hill City, in May, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Hill City have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:59 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Hill City, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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 radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Hill City, KS

Average temperature in May - Hill City, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Hill City, KS

Average pressure in May - Hill City, 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
Hill City, KS

Average wind speed in May - Hill City, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Hill City, KS

Average humidity in May - Hill City, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (53%).

Average rainfall in May
Hill City, KS

Average rainfall in May - Hill City, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Hill City, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Hill City, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hill City, KS

Average snowfall in May - Hill City, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Hill City, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Hill City, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hill City, 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: 9h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Hill City, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Hill City, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (13.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Hill City, KS

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

Average cloud cover in May
Hill City, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Hill City, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in May
Hill City, KS

Average visibility in May - Hill 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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