May weather forecast
McKinley, MN

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in McKinley, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.5°F (5.3°C) and 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of May marks a clear increase in the average high-temperature, escalating from a chilly 45.5°F (7.5°C) in April to a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C). An average minimum temperature of 41.5°F (5.3°C) is recorded in McKinley during the month of May.

Humidity

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In McKinley, during May, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.7 rainfall days, and 21.18" (538mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.4 snowfall days, in May, McKinley aggregates 1.3" (33mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in McKinley, there are 98.5 snowfall days, and 41.54" (1055mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 8:58 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In McKinley, 61.3°F (16.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 41.5°F (5.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the least humid month?

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In McKinley, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In McKinley, in May, during 15.6 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.4 snowfall days, in May, McKinley aggregates 1.3" (33mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in May is 15h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in McKinley, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 8:58 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does McKinley have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in May
McKinley, MN

Average temperature in May - McKinley, MN
  • Average high temperature in May: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.4°F).

Average pressure in May
McKinley, MN

Average pressure in May - McKinley, MN
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
McKinley, MN

Average wind speed in May - McKinley, MN
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
McKinley, MN

Average humidity in May - McKinley, MN
  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in May
McKinley, MN

Average rainfall in May - McKinley, MN
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.79").

Average rainfall days in May
McKinley, MN

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
McKinley, MN

Average snowfall in May - McKinley, MN
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.3"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
McKinley, MN

Average snowfall days in May - McKinley, MN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - McKinley, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
McKinley, MN

Average sunshine days in May - McKinley, MN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
McKinley, MN

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
McKinley, MN

Average cloud cover in May - McKinley, MN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 81).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
McKinley, MN

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

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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