May weather forecast
Howard, KS

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Howard, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.2°F (14°C) and 73.9°F (23.3°C).

Temperature

As May arrives, a slight rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.9°F (23.3°C). During May, the nighttime temperature averages to a moderate 57.2°F (14°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.6 days and accumulates 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

Howard in May has an average high-temperature of 73.9°F (23.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 57.2°F (14°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 79%, May is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Howard. Rain falls for 15.6 days and accumulates 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Howard, in May, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 4.76" (121mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Howard, Kansas, snow does not fall in April through September.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Howard, the average day length in May is 14h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Howard have in May?

In Howard, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Howard, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Howard, KS

Average pressure in May - Howard, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Howard, KS

Average wind speed in May - Howard, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (11.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Howard, KS

Average humidity in May - Howard, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Howard, KS

Average rainfall in May - Howard, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Howard, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Howard, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Howard, KS

Average snowfall in May - Howard, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Howard, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Howard, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Howard, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Howard, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Howard, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Howard, KS

Average UV index in May - Howard, 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
Howard, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Howard, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Howard, KS

Average visibility in May - Howard, 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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