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
The coming of May brings a minor shift in Shawnee's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's refreshing 64.2°F (17.9°C) to an agreeable 72.9°F (22.7°C). May brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C).Humidity
May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Shawnee is May, when the rain falls for 16.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Shawnee aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.2 snowfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT.
Sunshine
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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard 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:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Shawnee, KS
- Average high temperature in May: 72.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°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
Shawnee, 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
Shawnee, 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
Shawnee, KS
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Shawnee, KS
- Average rainfall in May: 4.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in May
Shawnee, KS
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shawnee, KS
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Shawnee, KS
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shawnee, 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
Shawnee, KS
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Shawnee, 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
Shawnee, 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 25).
Average visibility in May
Shawnee, 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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