May weather forecast
Licking, MO

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Licking, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 75.4°F (24.1°C) and an average low of 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C) to a warm 75.4°F (24.1°C). In the month of May, Licking records a consistent average low-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) 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, Licking aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Licking, during the entire year, snow falls for 26.3 days and aggregates up to 9.92" (252mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Licking, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 12min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:22 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Licking in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Licking, is 75.4°F (24.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 55.9°F (13.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Licking, 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 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Licking, in May, during 17 rainfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Licking aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:22 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Licking have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

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 intensity 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Licking, MO

Average temperature in May - Licking, MO
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Licking, MO

Average pressure in May - Licking, MO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Licking, MO

Average wind speed in May - Licking, MO
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Licking, MO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Licking, MO

Average rainfall in May - Licking, MO
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Licking, MO

Average rainfall days in May - Licking, 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 (8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Licking, MO

Average snowfall in May - Licking, MO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Licking, MO

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Licking, 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: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Licking, MO

Average sunshine days in May - Licking, MO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Licking, MO

Average UV index in May - Licking, 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
Licking, MO

Average cloud cover in May - Licking, MO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Licking, MO

Average visibility in May - Licking, MO
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August and September (5mi).

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