May weather forecast
Shelbyville, MI

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Shelbyville, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 49.5°F (9.7°C) and 66.2°F (19°C).

Temperature

The onset of May brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C). Throughout the month of May, the average temperature dips to a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Shelbyville, in May, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shelbyville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.6 days and collects up to 19.41" (493mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Shelbyville aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Shelbyville, during the entire year, snow falls for 66.9 days and aggregates up to 16.54" (420mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 9:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Shelbyville in May?

The high-temperature during May is 66.2°F (19°C) and the low-temperature is 49.5°F (9.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Shelbyville, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Shelbyville, during May, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Shelbyville aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shelbyville have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 9:13 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Shelbyville have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Shelbyville, MI
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Shelbyville, MI

Average pressure in May - Shelbyville, MI
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"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
Shelbyville, MI

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Shelbyville, MI

Average humidity in May - Shelbyville, MI
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Shelbyville, MI

Average rainfall in May - Shelbyville, MI
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.1").

Average rainfall days in May
Shelbyville, MI

Average rainfall days in May - Shelbyville, MI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Shelbyville, MI

Average snowfall in May - Shelbyville, MI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Shelbyville, MI

Average snowfall days in May - Shelbyville, MI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Shelbyville, 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Shelbyville, MI

Average sunshine days in May - Shelbyville, MI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Shelbyville, MI

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Shelbyville, MI

Average cloud cover in May - Shelbyville, MI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Shelbyville, MI

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

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

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