May weather forecast
Buffalo, MN

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Buffalo, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.4°F (19.1°C) and 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May sees an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C). Buffalo sees an average low-temperature of 48.6°F (9.2°C) during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In Buffalo, in May, during 15.6 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Buffalo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.4 days and collects up to 20.12" (511mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Buffalo aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.5 snowfall days, and 17.6" (447mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Buffalo, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:55 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Buffalo, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In Buffalo, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Buffalo in May?

In Buffalo, 66.4°F (19.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 48.6°F (9.2°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Buffalo, Minnesota, in May, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Buffalo aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:55 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo have in May?

In Buffalo, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Buffalo, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Buffalo, MN

Average temperature in May - Buffalo, MN
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Buffalo, MN

Average pressure in May - Buffalo, MN
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Buffalo, MN

Average wind speed in May - Buffalo, MN
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Buffalo, MN

Average humidity in May - Buffalo, MN
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Buffalo, MN

Average rainfall in May - Buffalo, MN
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in May
Buffalo, MN

Average rainfall days in May - Buffalo, MN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Buffalo, MN

Average snowfall in May - Buffalo, MN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Buffalo, MN

Average snowfall days in May - Buffalo, MN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Buffalo, MN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Buffalo, MN
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Buffalo, MN

Average sunshine days in May - Buffalo, MN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Buffalo, MN

Average UV index in May - Buffalo, MN
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Buffalo, MN

Average cloud cover in May - Buffalo, MN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Buffalo, MN

Average visibility in May - Buffalo, MN
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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