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
In Columbus, the average high-temperature in May increases from a refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C) in April to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). During May, Columbus sees a mean low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 69%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Columbus aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Columbus, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.4 days and aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:56 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Columbus, the average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Columbus is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 5 during May translates into the following guidance:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Columbus, NE
- Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Columbus, 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
Columbus, NE
- Average wind speed in May: 9.7mph
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
Columbus, NE
- Average humidity in May: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).
Average rainfall in May
Columbus, NE
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in May
Columbus, 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 (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Columbus, NE
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
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
Columbus, NE
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Columbus, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Columbus, NE
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Columbus, 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
Columbus, NE
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
Columbus, 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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