May weather forecast
Powhattan, KS

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Powhattan, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72.5°F (22.5°C) and 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 63.7°F (17.6°C) in April to a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C). In Powhattan, May's nights observe an average temperature dip to a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Powhattan aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Powhattan, during the entire year, snow falls for 22.1 days and aggregates up to 8.62" (219mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Powhattan, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Powhattan, Kansas, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Powhattan in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Powhattan, is 72.5°F (22.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 55.2°F (12.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Powhattan, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Powhattan, in May, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 3.82" (97mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Powhattan?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

What are the months 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 Powhattan, 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 snowfall days
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Powhattan, KS

Average temperature in May - Powhattan, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Powhattan, KS

Average pressure in May - Powhattan, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Powhattan, KS

Average wind speed in May - Powhattan, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Powhattan, KS

Average humidity in May - Powhattan, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Powhattan, KS

Average rainfall in May - Powhattan, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Powhattan, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Powhattan, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Powhattan, KS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Powhattan, KS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Powhattan, KS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Powhattan, 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: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Powhattan, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Powhattan, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Powhattan, KS

Average UV index in May - Powhattan, 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
Powhattan, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Powhattan, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

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

Average visibility in May
Powhattan, KS

Average visibility in May - Powhattan, 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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