May weather forecast
Copper Harbor, MI

Share
A colorful lighthouse of the Copper Harbor, Michigan, with a stunning waterfront full of pebbles and rocks
A colorful lighthouse of the Copper Harbor, Michigan, with a stunning waterfront full of pebbles and rocks

Weather in May

The Copper Harbor weather in May continues to brighten, shaking off the residue of spring in preparation for summer. A recorded high of 44.4°F (6.9°C) coincides with a surge in sunshine hours to 8.7 hours, indicative of longer and warmer days. An uptick in the UV index heralds the arrival of summer and primes the town for the warmest months of the year, June and July.

Temperature

May sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from a wintry 37°F (2.8°C) in April to a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C). The nights of May are characterized by an average low-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C), subtly descending from daytime highs.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Copper Harbor, in May, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Copper Harbor, there are 116.2 rainfall days, and 23.46" (596mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Copper Harbor. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.1 snowfall days, in May, Copper Harbor aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 80 snowfall days, and 19.29" (490mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Copper Harbor is 15h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 9:03 pm. On the last day of May, in Copper Harbor, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 9:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Copper Harbor is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Copper Harbor during May?

In Copper Harbor, in May, the average high-temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Copper Harbor?

The average relative humidity in May in Copper Harbor is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May in Copper Harbor?

In Copper Harbor, Michigan, in May, during 12.8 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Copper Harbor?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Copper Harbor, Michigan. During 1.1 snowfall days, in May, Copper Harbor aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

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

In Copper Harbor, the average day length in May is 15h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Copper Harbor?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 9:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 9:40 pm EDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in May in Copper Harbor, Michigan, is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Copper Harbor?

In Copper Harbor, Michigan, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Copper Harbor, MI

Average temperature in May - Copper Harbor, MI
  • Average high temperature in May: 44.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (62.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 38.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Copper Harbor, MI

Average pressure in May - Copper Harbor, MI
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Copper Harbor, MI

Average wind speed in May - Copper Harbor, MI
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10mph).

Average humidity in May
Copper Harbor, MI

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Copper Harbor, MI

Average rainfall in May - Copper Harbor, MI
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Copper Harbor, MI

Average rainfall days in May - Copper Harbor, MI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Copper Harbor, MI

Average snowfall in May - Copper Harbor, MI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Copper Harbor, MI

Average snowfall days in May - Copper Harbor, MI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Copper Harbor, MI
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Copper Harbor, MI

Average sunshine days in May - Copper Harbor, MI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Copper Harbor, MI

Average UV index in May - Copper Harbor, MI
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Copper Harbor, MI

Average cloud cover in May - Copper Harbor, MI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 89).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Copper Harbor, MI

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (4mi).

Copper Harbor, Michigan, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location