May weather forecast
Orleans, NE

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Orleans, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.1°F (21.7°C) and an average low of 51.6°F (10.9°C).

Temperature

Orleans in May shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of an enjoyable 62.1°F (16.7°C) in April to an agreeable 71.1°F (21.7°C). Orleans's average low-temperature during May nights is observed to be a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Orleans aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.9 snowfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 9:00 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature during May is 71.1°F (21.7°C) and the low-temperature is 51.6°F (10.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Orleans, the average relative humidity in May is 67%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Orleans in May?

In Orleans, during May, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Orleans aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Orleans have in May?

In May, the average day length in Orleans is 14h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 9:00 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Orleans, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Orleans, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Orleans, NE

Average temperature in May - Orleans, NE
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Orleans, NE

Average pressure in May - Orleans, 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
Orleans, NE

Average wind speed in May - Orleans, NE
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Orleans, NE

Average humidity in May - Orleans, NE
  • Average humidity in May: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (59%).

Average rainfall in May
Orleans, NE

Average rainfall in May - Orleans, NE
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Orleans, NE

Average rainfall days in May - Orleans, NE
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Orleans, NE

Average snowfall in May - Orleans, NE
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Orleans, NE

Average snowfall days in May - Orleans, 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
Orleans, NE

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Orleans, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Orleans, NE

Average sunshine days in May - Orleans, NE
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Orleans, NE

Average UV index in May - Orleans, 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
Orleans, NE

Average cloud cover in May - Orleans, NE
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and September (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Orleans, NE

Average visibility in May - Orleans, 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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