May weather forecast
Elbow Lake, MN

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between max 65.3°F (18.5°C) and min 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

Elbow Lake, Minnesota, sees an increase in average high-temperatures during May, moving from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in April to a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C). Throughout the month of May, Elbow Lake witnesses an average temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

The least humid month in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, is May, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

Rainfall

In Elbow Lake, in May, it is raining for 17.2 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elbow Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.9 days and collects up to 21.54" (547mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Elbow Lake. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Elbow Lake aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Elbow Lake, during the entire year, snow falls for 72.8 days and aggregates up to 22.72" (577mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of May, in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 9:06 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Elbow Lake, the average sunshine in May 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Elbow Lake in May?

In Elbow Lake, 65.3°F (18.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 47.8°F (8.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the least humid month in Elbow Lake?

May is the least humid month in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

What is the average humidity in May in Elbow Lake?

The average relative humidity in May is 66%.

How much does it rain in Elbow Lake in May?

In Elbow Lake, in May, it is raining for 17.2 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Elbow Lake?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Elbow Lake aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elbow Lake have in May?

In Elbow Lake, Minnesota, the average day length in May is 14h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Elbow Lake?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 9:06 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Elbow Lake have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in May in Elbow Lake?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Elbow Lake, Minnesota, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Elbow Lake, MN

Average temperature in May - Elbow Lake, MN
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.3°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 (16.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Elbow Lake, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Elbow Lake, MN

Average wind speed in May - Elbow Lake, MN
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

Average humidity in May
Elbow Lake, MN

Average humidity in May - Elbow Lake, MN
  • Average humidity in May: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Elbow Lake, MN

Average rainfall in May - Elbow Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Elbow Lake, MN

Average rainfall days in May - Elbow Lake, MN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Elbow Lake, MN

Average snowfall in May - Elbow Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Elbow Lake, MN

Average snowfall days in May - Elbow Lake, MN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elbow Lake, MN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Elbow Lake, MN
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Elbow Lake, MN

Average sunshine days in May - Elbow Lake, MN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Elbow Lake, MN

Average UV index in May - Elbow Lake, MN
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Elbow Lake, MN

Average cloud cover in May - Elbow Lake, MN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Elbow Lake, MN

Average visibility in May - Elbow Lake, MN
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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