Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Mahaska's May weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's enjoyable 62.8°F (17.1°C) to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). Throughout May, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 53.6°F (12°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 72%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Mahaska aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Mahaska, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.2 days and aggregates up to 6.97" (177mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 25min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:51 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Mahaska, the average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Average temperature in May
Mahaska, KS
- Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Mahaska, 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 (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Mahaska, KS
- Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).
Average humidity in May
Mahaska, KS
- Average humidity in May: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).
Average rainfall in May
Mahaska, KS
- Average rainfall in May: 3.07"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").
Average rainfall days in May
Mahaska, KS
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Mahaska, KS
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Mahaska, KS
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mahaska, KS
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Mahaska, KS
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Mahaska, 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
Mahaska, KS
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in May
Mahaska, 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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