May weather forecast
Mackinaw City, MI

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The lovely seaside Mackinaw City in Michigan, with a view of the intense road network therein and a part of the long Mackinac Bridge
The lovely seaside Mackinaw City in Michigan, with a view of the intense road network therein and a part of the long Mackinac Bridge

Weather in May

Weather in May acknowledges the full arrival of spring, marking a significant deviation from April. The pleasant sunshine becomes a constant companion, extending daylight hours, spurring nature, and lifting locals' spirits. Temperature variations moderate, while the expanded color palette revives the city's vistas, meaning increased outdoor adventures. May also heralds the start of various flowering and green foliage, complementing Mackinaw's city charm. Yet, rainfall takes a notable leap to 1.69" (43mm), highlighting the spring's typical weather peculiarities despite being warmer and brighter than preceding months.

Temperature

May brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from April's cold 42.3°F (5.7°C) to a fresh 55°F (12.8°C). An average low-temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) is common during the nights of May.

Humidity

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Mackinaw City, in May, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131 rainfall days, and 21.22" (539mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Mackinaw City aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Mackinaw City, during the entire year, snow falls for 93.6 days and aggregates up to 27.91" (709mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mackinaw City, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 57min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Mackinaw City, Michigan, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Mackinaw City, 55°F (12.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.4°F (5.2°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the least humid month?

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Mackinaw City, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May in Mackinaw City?

In Mackinaw City, in May, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Mackinaw City aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length in Mackinaw City is 14h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:20 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Mackinaw City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Mackinaw City, MI

Average temperature in May - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average high temperature in May: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 41.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (14.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Mackinaw City, MI

Average pressure in May - Mackinaw City, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Mackinaw City, MI

Average wind speed in May - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are November and December (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Mackinaw City, MI

Average humidity in May - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Mackinaw City, MI

Average rainfall in May - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

Average rainfall days in May
Mackinaw City, MI

Average rainfall days in May - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mackinaw City, MI

Average snowfall in May - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Mackinaw City, MI

Average snowfall days in May - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mackinaw City, MI

Average sunshine days in May - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Mackinaw City, MI

Average UV index in May - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Mackinaw City, MI

Average cloud cover in May - Mackinaw City, MI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Mackinaw City, MI

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

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

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