May weather forecast
Gaines, MI

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Gaines, Michigan, with an average temperature varying between 66.6°F (19.2°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

Gaines's May weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's cool 53.6°F (12°C) to an enjoyable 66.6°F (19.2°C). Gaines records an average nighttime low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C) throughout May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Gaines, Michigan, during May, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.1 rainfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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, Gaines aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Gaines, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.8 days and aggregates up to 22.24" (565mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Gaines, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 40min.
On the first day of May in Gaines, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 9:07 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Gaines is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Gaines in May?

In Gaines, 66.6°F (19.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 47.8°F (8.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Gaines, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in Gaines in May?

In Gaines, in May, it is raining for 17.9 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Gaines aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 9:07 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Gaines have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.3h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Gaines.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading 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
Gaines, MI

Average temperature in May - Gaines, MI
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.6°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 (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Gaines, MI

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Gaines, MI

Average wind speed in May - Gaines, MI
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Gaines, MI

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Gaines, MI

Average rainfall in May - Gaines, MI
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Gaines, MI

Average rainfall days in May - Gaines, MI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gaines, MI

Average snowfall in May - Gaines, MI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Gaines, MI

Average snowfall days in May - Gaines, MI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gaines, MI

Average sunshine days in May - Gaines, MI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Gaines, MI

Average UV index in May - Gaines, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Gaines, MI

Average cloud cover in May - Gaines, MI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Gaines, MI

Average visibility in May - Gaines, MI
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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