Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in April to a refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C). During the month of May, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 48.7°F (9.3°C).Humidity
In Elk River, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.Rainfall
In Elk River, in May, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elk River, there are 118.9 rainfall days, and 20.75" (527mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Elk River. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Elk River aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 55.5 snowfall days, and 19.37" (492mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:54 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Elk River is 8.6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Elk River is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Elk River?
What is the average humidity in May in Elk River?
How much does it rain in Elk River in May?
What is the last month it snows in Elk River?
What is the average length of the day in May in Elk River?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Elk River?
How long on average sun shines in May in Elk River?
What is the UV index reading in May in Elk River?
Average temperature in May
Elk River, MN
- Average high temperature in May: 65.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.7°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 (6.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Elk River, MN
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Elk River, MN
- Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Elk River, 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
Elk River, MN
- Average rainfall in May: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days in May
Elk River, MN
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Elk River, MN
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Elk River, MN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elk River, 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 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Elk River, MN
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Elk River, 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
Elk River, MN
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Elk River, 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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