May weather forecast
Faribault, MN

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Faribault, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

May's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in April to a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature records at a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Faribault is 74%.

Rainfall

In May, in Faribault, Minnesota, the rain falls for 15.7 days. Throughout May, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Faribault, Minnesota, there are 129 rainfall days, and 20.43" (519mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Faribault, Minnesota. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Faribault aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Faribault, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.1 days and aggregates up to 17.68" (449mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Faribault, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 48min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Faribault?

May temperatures in Faribault, Minnesota, vary between a high-temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) and a low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Faribault?

In Faribault, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

How many days does it rain in May in Faribault?

In Faribault, Minnesota, in May, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Faribault?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Faribault aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Faribault?

On the first day of May in Faribault, Minnesota, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:49 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Faribault?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Faribault is 8.5h.

How high is the UV index in May in Faribault?

In Faribault, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in May 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
Faribault, MN

Average temperature in May - Faribault, MN
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°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 (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Faribault, MN

Average pressure in May - Faribault, 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 (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Faribault, MN

Average wind speed in May - Faribault, MN
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Faribault, MN

Average humidity in May - Faribault, MN
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Faribault, MN

Average rainfall in May - Faribault, MN
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Faribault, MN

Average rainfall days in May - Faribault, MN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Faribault, MN

Average snowfall in May - Faribault, MN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Faribault, MN

Average snowfall days in May - Faribault, MN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Faribault, MN

Average sunshine days in May - Faribault, MN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Faribault, MN

Average UV index in May - Faribault, 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
Faribault, MN

Average cloud cover in May - Faribault, MN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Faribault, MN

Average visibility in May - Faribault, 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 and February (4mi).

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