May weather forecast
Cambridge, NE

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cambridge, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 72°F (22.2°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Temperature

As May sets, the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C) in April to an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C). In Cambridge, the average temperature during the nights of May drops to a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C).

Humidity

In Cambridge, the average relative humidity in May is 62%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.8 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) 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, Cambridge aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Cambridge, during the entire year, snow falls for 23.9 days and aggregates up to 9.88" (251mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of May in Cambridge, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 9:03 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

In Cambridge, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 72°F (22.2°C) and a low-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 62%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.8 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Cambridge, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) 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, Cambridge aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cambridge have in May?

In Cambridge, the average day length in May is 14h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 9:03 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Cambridge?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.8h.

How high is the UV index in May in Cambridge?

The average daily maximum UV index in May 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
Cambridge, NE

Average temperature in May - Cambridge, NE
  • Average high temperature in May: 72°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Cambridge, NE

Average pressure in May - Cambridge, NE
  • Average pressure in May: 29.89"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cambridge, NE

Average wind speed in May - Cambridge, NE
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Cambridge, NE

Average humidity in May - Cambridge, NE
  • Average humidity in May: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (68%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (54%).

Average rainfall in May
Cambridge, NE

Average rainfall in May - Cambridge, NE
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in May
Cambridge, NE

Average rainfall days in May - Cambridge, NE
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cambridge, NE

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cambridge, NE

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cambridge, NE
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cambridge, NE

Average sunshine days in May - Cambridge, NE
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Cambridge, NE

Average UV index in May - Cambridge, NE
  • 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Cambridge, NE

Average cloud cover in May - Cambridge, NE
  • Average cloud cover in May: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in May
Cambridge, NE

Average visibility in May - Cambridge, 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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