May weather forecast
Palmer, NE

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Palmer, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.6°F (10.9°C) and 69.8°F (21°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Palmer's weather sees a temperature rise, transitioning from a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to a pleasant 69.8°F (21°C). Palmer witnesses an average low-temperature of 51.6°F (10.9°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Palmer aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.5 snowfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Palmer, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:59 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Palmer, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In Palmer, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Palmer, is 69.8°F (21°C) and the average low-temperature is 51.6°F (10.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

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

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Palmer in May?

In Palmer, in May, during 17.1 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Palmer aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Palmer have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:59 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Palmer have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Palmer, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Palmer, NE

Average temperature in May - Palmer, NE
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Palmer, NE

Average pressure in May - Palmer, 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
Palmer, NE

Average wind speed in May - Palmer, NE
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Palmer, NE

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (61%).

Average rainfall in May
Palmer, NE

Average rainfall in May - Palmer, NE
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Palmer, NE

Average rainfall days in May - Palmer, 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 February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Palmer, NE

Average snowfall in May - Palmer, NE
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

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
Palmer, NE

Average snowfall days in May - Palmer, NE
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Palmer, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Palmer, NE

Average sunshine days in May - Palmer, NE
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Palmer, NE

Average UV index in May - Palmer, 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
Palmer, NE

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Palmer, NE

Average visibility in May - Palmer, 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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