May weather forecast
Lake Orion, MI

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Lake Orion, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 66.4°F (19.1°C) and min 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

The shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in April to a comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C). In May, the recorded average low-temperature is a frosty 48.2°F (9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Lake Orion. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lake Orion aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 53.1 snowfall days, and 14.17" (360mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lake Orion, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 40min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 9:04 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Lake Orion, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In Lake Orion, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 66.4°F (19.1°C) and 48.2°F (9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Lake Orion, in May, during 17.9 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lake Orion aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lake Orion have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 9:04 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake Orion have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Lake Orion, MI

Average temperature in May - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Lake Orion, MI

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

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

Average wind speed in May
Lake Orion, MI

Average wind speed in May - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Lake Orion, MI

Average humidity in May - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Lake Orion, MI

Average rainfall in May - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
Lake Orion, MI

Average rainfall days in May - Lake Orion, 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 January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lake Orion, MI

Average snowfall in May - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lake Orion, MI

Average snowfall days in May - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lake Orion, MI

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lake Orion, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lake Orion, MI

Average sunshine days in May - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Lake Orion, MI

Average UV index in May - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Lake Orion, MI

Average cloud cover in May - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Lake Orion, MI

Average visibility in May - Lake Orion, MI
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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