May weather forecast
Brainard, NE

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Brainard, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 70.7°F (21.5°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C) to a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C). Brainard encounters a steady low-temperature average of 53.1°F (11.7°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

In Brainard, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.5 days and accumulates 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Brainard aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Brainard, there are 27.8 snowfall days, and 11.14" (283mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:54 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

In Brainard, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Brainard in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 70.7°F (21.5°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 70%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Brainard, during May, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Brainard aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Brainard have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:54 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Brainard, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Brainard, NE

Average temperature in May - Brainard, NE
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Brainard, NE

Average pressure in May - Brainard, NE
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Brainard, NE

Average wind speed in May - Brainard, NE
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Brainard, NE

Average humidity in May - Brainard, NE
  • Average humidity in May: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in May
Brainard, NE

Average rainfall in May - Brainard, 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 (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Brainard, NE

Average rainfall days in May - Brainard, NE
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Brainard, NE

Average snowfall in May - Brainard, NE
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Brainard, NE

Average snowfall days in May - Brainard, NE
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Brainard, NE

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Brainard, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Brainard, NE

Average sunshine days in May - Brainard, NE
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Brainard, NE

Average UV index in May - Brainard, 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
Brainard, NE

Average cloud cover in May - Brainard, NE
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Brainard, NE

Average visibility in May - Brainard, 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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