May weather forecast
Buffalo, MO

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Buffalo, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.5°F (13.6°C) and max 75.2°F (24°C).

Temperature

As Buffalo transitions into May, the average high-temperature shows a change, moving from an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C) in April to a warm 75.2°F (24°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature records at a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.6 days and accumulates 5.04" (128mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Buffalo aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 9.25" (235mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:27 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Buffalo, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Buffalo are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature, in May, in Buffalo, is 75.2°F (24°C), while the low-temperature averages to 56.5°F (13.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Buffalo, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.6 days and accumulates 5.04" (128mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Buffalo, Missouri, during May, the rain falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Buffalo aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Buffalo, the average day length in May is 14h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Buffalo?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:27 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Buffalo?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Buffalo, MO

Average temperature in May - Buffalo, MO
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Buffalo, MO

Average pressure in May - Buffalo, MO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Buffalo, MO

Average wind speed in May - Buffalo, MO
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Buffalo, MO

Average humidity in May - Buffalo, MO
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August, October and November (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Buffalo, MO

Average rainfall in May - Buffalo, MO
  • Average rainfall in May: 5.04"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in May
Buffalo, MO

Average rainfall days in May - Buffalo, MO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Buffalo, MO

Average snowfall in May - Buffalo, MO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Buffalo, MO

Average snowfall days in May - Buffalo, MO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Buffalo, MO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Buffalo, MO
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Buffalo, MO

Average sunshine days in May - Buffalo, MO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Buffalo, MO

Average UV index in May - Buffalo, MO
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Buffalo, MO

Average cloud cover in May - Buffalo, MO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Buffalo, MO

Average visibility in May - Buffalo, MO
  • 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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