May weather forecast
Riverton, NE

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Riverton, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and an average high of 73°F (22.8°C).

Temperature

Riverton perceives a slight temperature ascent during May, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a refreshing 64.4°F (18°C) in April to a pleasant 73°F (22.8°C). Riverton's average low-temperature during May nights is observed to be a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Riverton is 68%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Riverton. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Riverton aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Riverton, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.3 days and aggregates up to 9.33" (237mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of May in Riverton, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Riverton, the average sunshine in May is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Riverton is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Riverton in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Riverton, is 73°F (22.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 53.2°F (11.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Riverton?

The average relative humidity in May in Riverton is 68%.

What is the wettest month in Riverton?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Riverton. Rain falls for 14 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Riverton?

In Riverton, Nebraska, during May, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Riverton?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Riverton. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Riverton aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Riverton?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Riverton?

On the first day of May in Riverton, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:57 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Riverton have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Riverton, Nebraska, is 9.6h.

How high is the UV index in May in Riverton?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Riverton is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Riverton, NE

Average temperature in May - Riverton, NE
  • Average high temperature in May: 73°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Riverton, NE

Average pressure in May - Riverton, 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
Riverton, NE

Average wind speed in May - Riverton, NE
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Riverton, NE

Average humidity in May - Riverton, NE
  • Average humidity in May: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (59%).

Average rainfall in May
Riverton, NE

Average rainfall in May - Riverton, NE
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Riverton, NE

Average rainfall days in May - Riverton, NE
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Riverton, NE

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Riverton, NE

Average snowfall days in May - Riverton, NE
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Riverton, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Riverton, NE

Average sunshine days in May - Riverton, NE
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Riverton, NE

Average UV index in May - Riverton, 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
Riverton, NE

Average cloud cover in May - Riverton, NE
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in May
Riverton, NE

Average visibility in May - Riverton, 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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