May weather forecast
Buchanan, MI

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Buchanan, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.7°F (19.3°C) and an average low of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

May's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from April's fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C). In the month of May, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Buchanan, in May, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.9 rainfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Buchanan aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 41.5 snowfall days, and 9.21" (234mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Buchanan, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 9:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In Buchanan, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Buchanan?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C) and a low-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 16.4 days. Throughout May, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Buchanan aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Buchanan, Michigan, the average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 9:13 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Buchanan have in May?

In Buchanan, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Buchanan, MI

Average temperature in May - Buchanan, MI
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Buchanan, MI

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Buchanan, MI

Average wind speed in May - Buchanan, MI
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Buchanan, MI

Average humidity in May - Buchanan, MI
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Buchanan, MI

Average rainfall in May - Buchanan, MI
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in May
Buchanan, MI

Average rainfall days in May - Buchanan, MI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Buchanan, MI

Average snowfall in May - Buchanan, MI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Buchanan, MI

Average snowfall days in May - Buchanan, MI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Buchanan, MI

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Buchanan, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Buchanan, MI

Average sunshine days in May - Buchanan, MI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Buchanan, MI

Average UV index in May - Buchanan, MI
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Buchanan, MI

Average cloud cover in May - Buchanan, MI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Buchanan, MI

Average visibility in May - Buchanan, MI
  • 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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