May weather forecast
Mount Sterling, MO

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Mount Sterling, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 76.5°F (24.7°C) and 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C) to a warm 76.5°F (24.7°C). Throughout May, the nighttime temperature averages to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.8 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:24 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Mount Sterling is 9.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 76.5°F (24.7°C) and 55.9°F (13.3°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May in Mount Sterling?

In Mount Sterling, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.8 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Mount Sterling, during May, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Mount Sterling?

In Mount Sterling, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:24 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Sterling have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Mount Sterling, MO

Average temperature in May - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°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 (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Mount Sterling, MO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Mount Sterling, MO

Average wind speed in May - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Mount Sterling, MO

Average humidity in May - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Mount Sterling, MO

Average rainfall in May - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in May
Mount Sterling, MO

Average rainfall days in May - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mount Sterling, MO

Average snowfall in May - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Mount Sterling, MO

Average snowfall days in May - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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
Mount Sterling, MO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mount Sterling, 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: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mount Sterling, MO

Average sunshine days in May - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Mount Sterling, MO

Average UV index in May - Mount Sterling, 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
Mount Sterling, MO

Average cloud cover in May - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Mount Sterling, MO

Average visibility in May - Mount Sterling, MO
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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