May weather forecast
Royal Oak, MI

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Weather in May

May reveals the face of spring in full bloom in Royal Oak, Michigan. It's the time of the year when temperatures start to rise significantly, reaching up to a comfortable 67.6°F (19.8°C). This month experiences almost no snow, with just 0.43" (11mm), signalling the definitive end of the winter season. It also heralds the arrival of outdoor activities suitable for warm conditions. From farmers markets to bankside picnics along the Red Run Drain River, the city comes alive under the longer May daylight hours.

Temperature

Royal Oak in May shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to a refreshing 67.6°F (19.8°C). The average temperature during May nights dips to a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Royal Oak aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 53 snowfall days, and 15.43" (392mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Royal Oak, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 9:02 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Royal Oak, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Royal Oak, in May, the average high-temperature is 67.6°F (19.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 49.8°F (9.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Royal Oak, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Royal Oak aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length in Royal Oak is 14h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 9:02 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Royal Oak have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Royal Oak, MI

Average temperature in May - Royal Oak, MI
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Royal Oak, MI

Average pressure in May - Royal Oak, 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
Royal Oak, MI

Average wind speed in May - Royal Oak, MI
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Royal Oak, MI

Average humidity in May - Royal Oak, MI
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Royal Oak, MI

Average rainfall in May - Royal Oak, MI
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

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

Average rainfall days in May
Royal Oak, MI

Average rainfall days in May - Royal Oak, MI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Royal Oak, MI

Average snowfall in May - Royal Oak, MI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Royal Oak, MI

Average snowfall days in May - Royal Oak, MI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Royal Oak, MI

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Royal Oak, MI

Average sunshine days in May - Royal Oak, MI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Royal Oak, MI

Average UV index in May - Royal Oak, MI
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Royal Oak, MI

Average cloud cover in May - Royal Oak, MI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Royal Oak, MI

Average visibility in May - Royal Oak, 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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