May weather forecast
Saint Ignace, MI

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in Saint Ignace, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55°F (12.8°C) and 41.4°F (5.2°C).

Temperature

May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C) in April to a fresh 55°F (12.8°C). Saint Ignace experiences an average nighttime temperature of 41.4°F (5.2°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Saint Ignace, in May, during 13.3 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Saint Ignace, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131 days and collects up to 21.22" (539mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Ocean temperature

In Saint Ignace, the average seawater temperature in May is 39.7°F (4.3°C).
Note: Under swimming conditions, this represents an immediate threat to life. Control over breathing is lost instantaneously, complicating thought processes. A specialized swimsuit is indispensable to conserve thermal energy.

Daylight

In Saint Ignace, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during May translates into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Saint Ignace, is 55°F (12.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 41.4°F (5.2°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in May?

In Saint Ignace, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Saint Ignace, during May, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How cold is the water in May?

In Saint Ignace, the average seawater temperature in May is 39.7°F (4.3°C). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 9:21 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Saint Ignace, MI

Average temperature in May - Saint Ignace, 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
Saint Ignace, MI

Average pressure in May - Saint Ignace, 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
Saint Ignace, MI

Average wind speed in May - Saint Ignace, 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
Saint Ignace, MI

Average humidity in May - Saint Ignace, 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
Saint Ignace, MI

Average rainfall in May - Saint Ignace, 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
Saint Ignace, MI

Average rainfall days in May - Saint Ignace, 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
Saint Ignace, MI

Average snowfall in May - Saint Ignace, 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
Saint Ignace, MI

Average snowfall days in May - Saint Ignace, 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 sea temperature in May
Saint Ignace, MI

Average sea temperature in May - Saint Ignace, MI
  • Average sea temperature in May: 39.7°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (33.1°F).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Saint Ignace, MI

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Saint Ignace, 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
Saint Ignace, MI

Average sunshine days in May - Saint Ignace, 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
Saint Ignace, MI

Average UV index in May - Saint Ignace, 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
Saint Ignace, MI

Average cloud cover in May - Saint Ignace, 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
Saint Ignace, MI

Average visibility in May - Saint Ignace, 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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