Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The arrival of May brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in April to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). Throughout May, Amherst witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 51.6°F (10.9°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 67%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Amherst, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 29min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 9:02 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Amherst, NE
- Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Amherst, NE
- Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Amherst, NE
- Average wind speed in May: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Amherst, NE
- Average humidity in May: 67%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (59%).
Average rainfall in May
Amherst, NE
- Average rainfall in May: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").
Average rainfall days in May
Amherst, NE
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Amherst, NE
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Amherst, NE
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Amherst, NE
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Amherst, NE
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Amherst, NE
- 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
Amherst, NE
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in May
Amherst, NE
- 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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