May weather forecast
Madison, KS

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Madison, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and an average high of 73.4°F (23°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C) in April to a warm 73.4°F (23°C). During the month of May, an average low-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) is recorded.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 5.59" (142mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Madison aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Madison, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.8 days and aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Madison?

The high-temperature in Madison during May is 73.4°F (23°C) and the low-temperature is 55.9°F (13.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Madison?

The most humid month in Madison is May, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in May in Madison?

In May, the average relative humidity in Madison, Kansas, is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Madison?

The month with the most rainfall in Madison, Kansas, is May, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.59" (142mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Madison?

In Madison, Kansas, in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 5.59" (142mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Madison?

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

How many hours of daylight does Madison have in May?

In Madison, the average day length in May is 14h and 15min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Madison?

On the first day of May in Madison, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Madison?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Madison?

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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Madison, KS

Average temperature in May - Madison, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Madison, KS

Average pressure in May - Madison, KS
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"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
Madison, KS

Average wind speed in May - Madison, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Madison, KS

Average humidity in May - Madison, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Madison, KS

Average rainfall in May - Madison, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 5.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in May
Madison, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Madison, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Madison, KS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Madison, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Madison, 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
Madison, KS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Madison, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Madison, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Madison, KS

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

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
Madison, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Madison, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Madison, KS

Average visibility in May - Madison, 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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