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
May signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's fresh 52°F (11.1°C) to a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C). In May, Big Rapids experiences an average nighttime temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 76%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Big Rapids, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.7 days and collects up to 25.79" (655mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Big Rapids aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Big Rapids, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.9 days and aggregates up to 32.56" (827mm) of snow.Daylight
In Big Rapids, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 44min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 9:16 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Average temperature in May
Big Rapids, MI
- Average high temperature in May: 64.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Big Rapids, MI
- Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Big Rapids, MI
- Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Big Rapids, MI
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Big Rapids, MI
- Average rainfall in May: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").
Average rainfall days in May
Big Rapids, MI
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Big Rapids, MI
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Big Rapids, MI
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Big Rapids, MI
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Big Rapids, MI
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Big Rapids, MI
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Big Rapids, MI
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Big Rapids, MI
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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