May weather forecast
South Fork, MO

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in South Fork, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average high of 75.6°F (24.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 66°F (18.9°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). The average temperature during May nights dips to a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.4 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows in South Fork. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, South Fork aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.4 snowfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:20 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in South Fork, Missouri, 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature during May is 75.6°F (24.2°C) and the low-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.4 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In South Fork, in May, during 17.4 rainfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, South Fork aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:20 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In South Fork, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

When is the highest UV index in South Fork?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In South Fork, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
South Fork, MO

Average temperature in May - South Fork, MO
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.3°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 (26.6°F).

Average pressure in May
South Fork, MO

Average pressure in May - South Fork, 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
South Fork, MO

Average wind speed in May - South Fork, MO
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
South Fork, MO

Average humidity in May - South Fork, MO
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
South Fork, MO

Average rainfall in May - South Fork, MO
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in May
South Fork, MO

Average rainfall days in May - South Fork, MO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
South Fork, MO

Average snowfall in May - South Fork, MO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
South Fork, MO

Average snowfall days in May - South Fork, MO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
South Fork, MO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - South Fork, MO
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
South Fork, MO

Average sunshine days in May - South Fork, MO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
South Fork, MO

Average UV index in May - South Fork, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
South Fork, MO

Average cloud cover in May - South Fork, MO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
South Fork, MO

Average visibility in May - South Fork, MO
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

South Fork, Missouri, USA

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