May weather forecast
Sparta, MO

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Sparta, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Temperature

May's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from April's refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C) to a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C). Sparta records an average low of 55.9°F (13.3°C) throughout the nights in May.

Humidity

The most humid month in Sparta is May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.4 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Sparta aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.7 snowfall days, and 7.17" (182mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Sparta is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of May in Sparta, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Sparta, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

Sparta in May has an average high-temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°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?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.4 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 16.4 days. Throughout May, 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Sparta aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:26 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Sparta, Missouri, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Sparta, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Sparta, MO

Average temperature in May - Sparta, MO
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Sparta, MO

Average pressure in May - Sparta, MO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"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
Sparta, MO

Average wind speed in May - Sparta, MO
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Sparta, MO

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

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

Average rainfall in May
Sparta, MO

Average rainfall in May - Sparta, MO
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.49"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").

Average rainfall days in May
Sparta, MO

Average rainfall days in May - Sparta, MO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sparta, MO

Average snowfall in May - Sparta, MO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sparta, MO

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sparta, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sparta, MO

Average sunshine days in May - Sparta, MO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Sparta, MO

Average UV index in May - Sparta, MO
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Sparta, MO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Sparta, MO

Average visibility in May - Sparta, 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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