May weather forecast
Butte, NE

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Weather in May

May in Butte, Nebraska marks the beginning of a period of rapid weather changes. The transition from cold temperatures and snow changes drastically as thermometers reflect rising temperatures. A high rainfall of 3.03" (77mm) precipitates, due to increased humidity from 53.4% to 69%. The city gains a vivacious natural appear, teeming with blossoming flowers and verdant foliage.

Temperature

The beginning of May signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 57.2°F (14°C) in April to a comfortable 67.5°F (19.7°C). The nighttime temperature, during May, averages of 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Humidity

In Butte, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) 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, Butte aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.1 snowfall days, and 14.29" (363mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 40min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 9:07 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

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 the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Butte in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 67.5°F (19.7°C) and 50.4°F (10.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 69%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Butte, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Butte aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Butte have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 9:07 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Butte?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Butte, NE

Average temperature in May - Butte, NE
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Butte, NE

Average pressure in May - Butte, 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
Butte, NE

Average wind speed in May - Butte, NE
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Butte, NE

Average humidity in May - Butte, NE
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (61%).

Average rainfall in May
Butte, NE

Average rainfall in May - Butte, NE
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Butte, NE

Average rainfall days in May - Butte, NE
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Butte, NE

Average snowfall in May - Butte, NE
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Butte, NE

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Butte, NE
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Butte, NE

Average sunshine days in May - Butte, NE
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Butte, NE

Average UV index in May - Butte, 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
Butte, NE

Average cloud cover in May - Butte, NE
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Butte, NE

Average visibility in May - Butte, 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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