May weather forecast
Howard City, MI

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Howard City, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between min 47.5°F (8.6°C) and max 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in April to an enjoyable 65.8°F (18.8°C). During May, the average low-temperature is recorded at a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Howard City, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. In Howard City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.2 days and collects up to 26.1" (663mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Howard City aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 82 snowfall days, and 26.81" (681mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 43min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 9:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Howard City, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Howard City?

The high-temperature during May is 65.8°F (18.8°C) and the low-temperature is 47.5°F (8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Howard City have in May?

In Howard City, the average day length in May is 14h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 9:15 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

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

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Howard City is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Howard City, MI

Average temperature in May - Howard City, MI
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Howard City, MI

Average pressure in May - Howard City, 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
Howard City, MI

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

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
Howard City, MI

Average humidity in May - Howard City, MI
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Howard City, MI

Average rainfall in May - Howard City, MI
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in May
Howard City, MI

Average rainfall days in May - Howard City, 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 (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Howard City, MI

Average snowfall in May - Howard City, MI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Howard City, MI

Average snowfall days in May - Howard City, MI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Howard City, MI

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Howard City, 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 4min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Howard City, MI

Average sunshine days in May - Howard City, MI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Howard City, MI

Average UV index in May - Howard City, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Howard City, MI

Average cloud cover in May - Howard City, MI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Howard City, MI

Average visibility in May - Howard City, MI
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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