May weather forecast
Salem, MI

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Salem, Michigan, with an average temperature ranging between min 48.9°F (9.4°C) and max 66.9°F (19.4°C).

Temperature

Salem's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of May, moving from a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) in April to a refreshing 66.9°F (19.4°C). Salem experiences an average low-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Salem is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Salem is May, when the rain falls for 15.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Salem are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Salem, Michigan. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Salem aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.7 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Salem is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of May, in Salem, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 9:04 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Salem, Michigan, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Salem?

The high-temperature, in May, in Salem, is 66.9°F (19.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 48.9°F (9.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Salem?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Salem?

The month with the most rainfall in Salem, Michigan, is May, when the rain falls for 15.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Salem?

In Salem, in May, during 15.1 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Salem?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Salem, Michigan. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Salem aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Salem?

The average day length in May in Salem, Michigan, is 14h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Salem?

On the first day of May in Salem, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 9:04 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Salem have in May?

In Salem, Michigan, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Salem?

In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Salem, MI

Average temperature in May - Salem, MI
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Salem, MI

Average pressure in May - Salem, 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
Salem, MI

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Salem, MI

Average humidity in May - Salem, MI
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

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
Salem, MI

Average rainfall in May - Salem, MI
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in May
Salem, MI

Average rainfall days in May - Salem, MI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Salem, MI

Average snowfall in May - Salem, MI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Salem, MI

Average snowfall days in May - Salem, MI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Salem, MI

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Salem, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Salem, MI

Average sunshine days in May - Salem, MI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Salem, MI

Average UV index in May - Salem, MI
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Salem, MI

Average cloud cover in May - Salem, MI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Salem, MI

Average visibility in May - Salem, MI
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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