May weather forecast
Benton Harbor, MI

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Weather in May

May ushers in a pleasant change in Benton Harbor’s weather, with raised temperatures signaling the advent of summer. Compared to April, the city witnesses a notable rise in temperature. One finds a sharp decline in rainfall days despite marginally increased average rain quantities. Wind speeds start to taper off, reducing the gustiness and rendering the weather much more comfortable and enjoyable. In a nutshell, May can be characterized by a rise in temperature, a decrease in rainfall days, and diminishing winds.

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a refreshing 62.1°F (16.7°C). Throughout May, the temperature in Benton Harbor falls to an average low of 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Benton Harbor, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 3.98" (101mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160 rainfall days, and 32.48" (825mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Benton Harbor are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Benton Harbor aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Benton Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.9 days and aggregates up to 12.28" (312mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 9:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Benton Harbor, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Benton Harbor is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Benton Harbor, is 62.1°F (16.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 49.8°F (9.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Benton Harbor?

In May, the average relative humidity in Benton Harbor is 80%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 3.98" (101mm) 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, Benton Harbor aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Benton Harbor have in May?

In Benton Harbor, the average day length in May is 14h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 9:14 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Benton Harbor have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Benton Harbor?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Benton Harbor, MI

Average temperature in May - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Benton Harbor, MI

Average pressure in May - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Benton Harbor, MI

Average wind speed in May - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Benton Harbor, MI

Average humidity in May - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Benton Harbor, MI

Average rainfall in May - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").

Average rainfall days in May
Benton Harbor, MI

Average rainfall days in May - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Benton Harbor, MI

Average snowfall in May - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Benton Harbor, MI

Average snowfall days in May - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Benton Harbor, MI

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Benton Harbor, MI

Average sunshine days in May - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Benton Harbor, MI

Average UV index in May - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Benton Harbor, MI

Average cloud cover in May - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Benton Harbor, MI

Average visibility in May - Benton Harbor, MI
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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