May weather forecast
Madison, MO

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Madison, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average high of 72.9°F (22.7°C) and an average low of 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

May brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from April's comfortable 63.9°F (17.7°C) to a pleasant 72.9°F (22.7°C). In May, Madison encounters an average low-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) during the night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Madison, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 72.9°F (22.7°C) and 55.6°F (13.1°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

May through July, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May in Madison is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout May, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Madison?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Madison have in May?

In Madison, the average day length in May is 14h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Madison, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Madison, MO

Average temperature in May - Madison, MO
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Madison, MO

Average pressure in May - Madison, MO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Madison, MO

Average wind speed in May - Madison, MO
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Madison, MO

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Madison, MO

Average rainfall in May - Madison, MO
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Madison, MO

Average rainfall days in May - Madison, MO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Madison, MO

Average snowfall in May - Madison, MO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Madison, MO

Average snowfall days in May - Madison, MO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Madison, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Madison, MO

Average sunshine days in May - Madison, MO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Madison, MO

Average UV index in May - Madison, 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
Madison, MO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Madison, MO

Average visibility in May - Madison, 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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