May weather forecast
Gary, MN

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Gary, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and an average high of 65.1°F (18.4°C).

Temperature

Gary's transition into May is marked by a clear temperature shift, advancing from a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) in April to a comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C). In May, Gary experiences an average nighttime temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

In Gary, the average relative humidity in May is 65%.

Rainfall

In May, in Gary, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout May, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gary, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.8 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Gary aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.7 snowfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gary, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 8min.
On the first day of May in Gary, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 9:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during May leads to these advisories:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Gary, is 65.1°F (18.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 47.8°F (8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Gary, the average relative humidity in May is 65%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Gary, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Gary aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in May is 15h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 9:13 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Gary?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Gary, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Gary, MN

Average temperature in May - Gary, MN
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1°F).

Average pressure in May
Gary, MN

Average pressure in May - Gary, MN
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"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
Gary, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Gary, MN

Average humidity in May - Gary, MN
  • Average humidity in May: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).

Average rainfall in May
Gary, MN

Average rainfall in May - Gary, MN
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Gary, MN

Average rainfall days in May - Gary, MN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gary, MN

Average snowfall in May - Gary, MN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Gary, MN

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gary, MN
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gary, MN

Average sunshine days in May - Gary, MN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Gary, MN

Average UV index in May - Gary, MN
  • Average UV index in May: 4

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
Gary, MN

Average cloud cover in May - Gary, MN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Gary, MN

Average visibility in May - Gary, 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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