May weather forecast
Sparta, MI

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Sparta, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.4°F (9.1°C) and 66°F (18.9°C).

Temperature

As May sets, the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in April to a refreshing 66°F (18.9°C). In May, the temperature in Sparta drops to an average of 48.4°F (9.1°C) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Sparta, Michigan, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Sparta, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sparta, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 26.69" (678mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sparta. May is the last month it regularly snows in Sparta. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Sparta aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 78.9 snowfall days, and 27.36" (695mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 9:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Sparta is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Sparta?

In May, in Sparta, the average high-temperature is 66°F (18.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 48.4°F (9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Sparta?

The average relative humidity in May in Sparta, Michigan, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Sparta in May?

In Sparta, Michigan, in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Sparta?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Sparta, Michigan. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Sparta aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in May in Sparta is 14h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Sparta?

On the first day of May in Sparta, Michigan, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 9:15 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Sparta?

The average sunshine duration in May in Sparta is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Sparta?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Sparta, MI

Average temperature in May - Sparta, MI
  • Average high temperature in May: 66°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 (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Sparta, MI

Average pressure in May - Sparta, 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
Sparta, MI

Average wind speed in May - Sparta, MI
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Sparta, MI

Average humidity in May - Sparta, MI
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Sparta, MI

Average rainfall in May - Sparta, MI
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in May
Sparta, MI

Average rainfall days in May - Sparta, MI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sparta, MI

Average snowfall in May - Sparta, MI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sparta, MI

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sparta, 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 5min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sparta, MI

Average sunshine days in May - Sparta, MI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Sparta, MI

Average UV index in May - Sparta, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Sparta, MI

Average cloud cover in May - Sparta, MI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Sparta, MI

Average visibility in May - Sparta, 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 month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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