May weather forecast
Silver Lake, KS

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Silver Lake, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73°F (22.8°C) and 55.4°F (13°C).

Temperature

As Silver Lake, Kansas, enters May, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the an enjoyable 64.8°F (18.2°C) of April to an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C). Silver Lake anticipates an average minimum temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Silver Lake. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Silver Lake aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.3 snowfall days, and 7.36" (187mm) 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 6:24 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Silver Lake, 73°F (22.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 55.4°F (13°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the most humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Silver Lake?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16 days and accumulates 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout May, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Silver Lake have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:43 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Silver Lake, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Silver Lake, KS

Average temperature in May - Silver Lake, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 73°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Silver Lake, KS

Average pressure in May - Silver Lake, 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
Silver Lake, KS

Average wind speed in May - Silver Lake, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Silver Lake, KS

Average humidity in May - Silver Lake, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Silver Lake, KS

Average rainfall in May - Silver Lake, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Silver Lake, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Silver Lake, 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 (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Silver Lake, KS

Average snowfall in May - Silver Lake, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Silver Lake, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Silver Lake, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Silver Lake, KS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Silver Lake, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Silver Lake, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Silver Lake, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Silver Lake, KS

Average UV index in May - Silver Lake, 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
Silver Lake, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Silver Lake, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Silver Lake, KS

Average visibility in May - Silver Lake, 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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