May weather forecast
Greenwood, MO

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Greenwood, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72.7°F (22.6°C) and 56.1°F (13.4°C).

Temperature

In Greenwood, the onset of May comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from April's comfortable 64°F (17.8°C) to an agreeable 72.7°F (22.6°C). During the month of May, an average temperature of 56.1°F (13.4°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17 days and accumulates 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Greenwood aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.4 snowfall days, and 7.95" (202mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Greenwood, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Greenwood, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In Greenwood, 72.7°F (22.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 56.1°F (13.4°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May in Greenwood?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17 days and typically aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Greenwood, during May, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Greenwood aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Greenwood have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Greenwood, MO

Average temperature in May - Greenwood, MO
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Greenwood, MO

Average pressure in May - Greenwood, MO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Greenwood, MO

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Greenwood, MO

Average humidity in May - Greenwood, MO
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Greenwood, MO

Average rainfall in May - Greenwood, MO
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.29"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
Greenwood, MO

Average rainfall days in May - Greenwood, MO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Greenwood, MO

Average snowfall in May - Greenwood, MO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Greenwood, MO

Average snowfall days in May - Greenwood, MO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Greenwood, MO
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Greenwood, MO

Average sunshine days in May - Greenwood, MO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Greenwood, MO

Average UV index in May - Greenwood, 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
Greenwood, MO

Average cloud cover in May - Greenwood, MO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Greenwood, MO

Average visibility in May - Greenwood, 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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