May weather forecast
Pierce City, MO

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pierce City, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 75.6°F (24.2°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

May's arrival brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). Pierce City observes an average nighttime temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) during May.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 78%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 5" (127mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Pierce City are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Pierce City aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.6 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pierce City, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, in Pierce City, the average high-temperature is 75.6°F (24.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 78%, May is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Pierce City, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.2 days and accumulates 5" (127mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Pierce City, in May, it is raining for 17.2 days, with typically 5" (127mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Pierce City aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pierce City have in May?

In Pierce City, the average day length in May is 14h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Pierce City, MO

Average temperature in May - Pierce City, MO
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.6°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 (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.3°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 (27°F).

Average pressure in May
Pierce City, MO

Average pressure in May - Pierce City, MO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Pierce City, MO

Average wind speed in May - Pierce City, MO
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Pierce City, MO

Average humidity in May - Pierce City, MO
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July, August and October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Pierce City, MO

Average rainfall in May - Pierce City, MO
  • Average rainfall in May: 5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.65").

Average rainfall days in May
Pierce City, MO

Average rainfall days in May - Pierce City, 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 (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Pierce City, MO

Average snowfall in May - Pierce City, MO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Pierce City, MO

Average snowfall days in May - Pierce City, MO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pierce City, MO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pierce City, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Pierce City, MO

Average sunshine days in May - Pierce City, MO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Pierce City, MO

Average UV index in May - Pierce City, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Pierce City, MO

Average cloud cover in May - Pierce City, MO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

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

Average visibility in May
Pierce City, MO

Average visibility in May - Pierce City, 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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