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
May brings a slight rise in Independence's average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 64°F (17.8°C) in April to an agreeable 72.7°F (22.6°C). Throughout the month of May, the average temperature dips to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C) at night.Humidity
May is the most humid month in Independence, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Independence aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Independence, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.9 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) of snow.Daylight
In Independence, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Independence, 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 (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Independence, 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
Independence, MO
- Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Independence, MO
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Independence, MO
- Average rainfall in May: 3.82"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").
Average rainfall days in May
Independence, MO
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Independence, MO
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Independence, MO
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Independence, MO
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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
Independence, MO
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Independence, MO
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Independence, MO
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
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
Independence, 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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