May weather forecast
Prairie Village, KS

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Weather in May

May marks a firm transition towards summer in Prairie Village, Kansas. Citizens start preparing for outdoor activities as the city basks in the cheerful weather. The climate conditions unavoidably favor blooming flowers and growing tree canopies. The temperature spectrum starts from 55.9°F (13.3°C) and reaches up to 72.9°F (22.7°C), indicating the commencement of warmer days. With the arrival of this pleasant weather, residents flock to parks and recreational areas to enjoy the dimensions of spring and the introduction of summer.

Temperature

May's arrival brings a modest temperature shift, moving from an enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C) in April to a pleasant 72.9°F (22.7°C). Throughout the month of May, Prairie Village sees a steady low-temperature average of 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Humidity

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 8.3 days and accumulates 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Prairie Village are January through March, May, October through December. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Prairie Village, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.9 days and aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Prairie Village, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Prairie Village are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Prairie Village in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Prairie Village, is 72.9°F (22.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 55.9°F (13.3°C).

What are the most humid months in Prairie Village?

The months with the highest humidity in Prairie Village are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in May in Prairie Village?

The average relative humidity in May in Prairie Village is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Prairie Village?

The month with the most rainfall in Prairie Village is May, when the rain falls for 8.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Prairie Village in May?

In Prairie Village, Kansas, during May, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Prairie Village?

May is the first month it typically snows in Prairie Village, Kansas. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Prairie Village?

The average day length in May in Prairie Village is 14h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Prairie Village?

On the first day of May in Prairie Village, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Prairie Village?

The average sunshine duration in May in Prairie Village is 8.6h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Prairie Village?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Prairie Village?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Prairie Village, KS

Average pressure in May - Prairie Village, KS
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Prairie Village, KS

Average wind speed in May - Prairie Village, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Prairie Village, KS

Average humidity in May - Prairie Village, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Prairie Village, KS

Average rainfall in May - Prairie Village, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.16").

Average rainfall days in May
Prairie Village, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Prairie Village, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (8.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Prairie Village, KS

Average snowfall in May - Prairie Village, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Prairie Village, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Prairie Village, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Prairie Village, KS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Prairie Village, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Prairie Village, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Prairie Village, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (19.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Prairie Village, KS

Average UV index in May - Prairie Village, 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
Prairie Village, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Prairie Village, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Prairie Village, KS

Average visibility in May - Prairie Village, 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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