May weather forecast
Chester, NE

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Chester, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.4°F (11.9°C) and 71.8°F (22.1°C).

Temperature

The commencement of May sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C) in April to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). Chester records an average temperature drop to a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 71%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) 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, Chester aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Chester, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.7 days and aggregates up to 10.39" (264mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:52 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In Chester, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, in Chester, the average high-temperature is 71.8°F (22.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 53.4°F (11.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Chester?

In Chester, Nebraska, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout May, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:52 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chester have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in May
Chester, NE

Average temperature in May - Chester, NE
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Chester, NE

Average pressure in May - Chester, 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
Chester, NE

Average wind speed in May - Chester, NE
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Chester, NE

Average humidity in May - Chester, NE
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in May
Chester, NE

Average rainfall in May - Chester, NE
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Chester, NE

Average rainfall days in May - Chester, NE
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Chester, NE

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Chester, NE

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Chester, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Chester, NE

Average sunshine days in May - Chester, NE
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Chester, NE

Average UV index in May - Chester, 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
Chester, NE

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Chester, NE

Average visibility in May - Chester, 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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