May weather forecast
Watervliet, MI

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Watervliet, Michigan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.2°F (10.1°C) and 64°F (17.8°C).

Temperature

The start of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in April to a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C). Watervliet experiences an average nighttime temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

In Watervliet, Michigan, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, in Watervliet, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout May, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Watervliet, there are 129.4 rainfall days, and 14.57" (370mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Watervliet are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Watervliet. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Watervliet aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49 snowfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Watervliet, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of May, in Watervliet, Michigan, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 9:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Watervliet is 8.9h.

UV index

In Watervliet, Michigan, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Watervliet?

The high-temperature during May is 64°F (17.8°C) and the low-temperature is 50.2°F (10.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Watervliet?

In Watervliet, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May in Watervliet?

In Watervliet, Michigan, in May, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Watervliet?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Watervliet. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Watervliet aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

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

In May, the average day length in Watervliet is 14h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Watervliet?

On the first day of May in Watervliet, Michigan, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 9:14 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Watervliet?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Watervliet, Michigan, is 8.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Watervliet?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Watervliet, MI

Average temperature in May - Watervliet, MI
  • Average high temperature in May: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in May
Watervliet, MI

Average pressure in May - Watervliet, MI
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Watervliet, MI

Average wind speed in May - Watervliet, MI
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Watervliet, MI

Average humidity in May - Watervliet, MI
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Watervliet, MI

Average rainfall in May - Watervliet, MI
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in May
Watervliet, MI

Average rainfall days in May - Watervliet, MI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Watervliet, MI

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Watervliet, MI

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Watervliet, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Watervliet, MI

Average sunshine days in May - Watervliet, MI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (12.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Watervliet, MI

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Watervliet, MI

Average cloud cover in May - Watervliet, MI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Watervliet, MI

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

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

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