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
The coming of May brings a minor shift in Independence's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C) to a moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C). May nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a refreshing 62.1°F (16.7°C).Humidity
In Independence, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Independence, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 4.41" (112mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 43.23" (1098mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Independence, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 13h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:06 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.
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Average temperature in May
Independence, MS
- Average high temperature in May: 79.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 62.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Independence, MS
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Independence, MS
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Independence, MS
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Independence, MS
- Average rainfall in May: 4.41"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Independence, MS
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Independence, MS
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Independence, MS
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Independence, MS
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Independence, MS
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Independence, MS
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Independence, MS
- Average cloud cover in May: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Independence, MS
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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