May weather forecast
Lecompton, KS

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Lecompton, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.9°F (22.7°C) and min 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

The shift into May is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's enjoyable 64.2°F (17.9°C) to an agreeable 72.9°F (22.7°C). In May, Lecompton encounters an average low-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) during the night.

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.8 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October through December. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Lecompton, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.1 days and aggregates up to 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Lecompton, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Lecompton?

In May, in Lecompton, the average high-temperature is 72.9°F (22.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 55.6°F (13.1°C).

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in May?

In Lecompton, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Lecompton?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.8 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Lecompton, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow?

May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Lecompton, the average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Lecompton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Lecompton, KS

Average temperature in May - Lecompton, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Lecompton, KS

Average pressure in May - Lecompton, 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
Lecompton, KS

Average wind speed in May - Lecompton, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Lecompton, KS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Lecompton, KS

Average rainfall in May - Lecompton, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Lecompton, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Lecompton, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lecompton, KS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lecompton, KS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lecompton, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lecompton, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Lecompton, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Lecompton, KS

Average UV index in May - Lecompton, 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
Lecompton, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Lecompton, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

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

Average visibility in May
Lecompton, KS

Average visibility in May - Lecompton, 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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