May weather forecast
Kensington, KS

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Kensington, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73°F (22.8°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

May introduces a marginal temperature uplift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's enjoyable 64.4°F (18°C) to a pleasant 73°F (22.8°C). During May, the average low-temperature is a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 68%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Kensington. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Kensington aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.3 snowfall days, and 9.33" (237mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of May, in Kensington, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Kensington is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Kensington?

May temperatures in Kensington, Kansas, vary between a high-temperature of 73°F (22.8°C) and a low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Kensington?

The average relative humidity in May in Kensington, Kansas, is 68%.

What is the rainiest month in Kensington?

The month with the most rainfall in Kensington, Kansas, is May, when the rain falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Kensington?

In Kensington, in May, during 14 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Kensington?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Kensington aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Kensington?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Kensington?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kensington, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:57 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Kensington?

In Kensington, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Kensington?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kensington is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Kensington, KS

Average temperature in May - Kensington, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 73°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Kensington, KS

Average pressure in May - Kensington, KS
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Kensington, KS

Average wind speed in May - Kensington, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Kensington, KS

Average humidity in May - Kensington, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (59%).

Average rainfall in May
Kensington, KS

Average rainfall in May - Kensington, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Kensington, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Kensington, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Kensington, KS

Average snowfall in May - Kensington, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Kensington, KS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kensington, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Kensington, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Kensington, KS

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Kensington, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Kensington, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in May
Kensington, KS

Average visibility in May - Kensington, 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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