May weather forecast
Sparta, NE

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Sparta, Nebraska, with an average temperature ranging between min 50.4°F (10.2°C) and max 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C) to an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C). Throughout May, Sparta registers a consistent average low-temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Sparta.

Daylight

In Sparta, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 39min.
On the first day of May in Sparta, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 9:02 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Sparta, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, in Sparta, the average high-temperature is 68.5°F (20.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.4°F (10.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 69%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Sparta, in May, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Sparta, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Sparta have in May?

In May, the average day length in Sparta is 14h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 9:02 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sparta have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Sparta, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Sparta, NE

Average temperature in May - Sparta, NE
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.4°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 (13.6°F).

Average pressure in May
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Average pressure in May - Sparta, 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
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Average wind speed in May - Sparta, NE
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).

Average rainfall in May
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Average rainfall in May - Sparta, NE
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").

Average rainfall days in May
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Average rainfall days in May - Sparta, NE
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
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Average snowfall in May - Sparta, NE
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
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Average snowfall days in May - Sparta, NE
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
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Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sparta, NE
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
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Average sunshine days in May - Sparta, NE
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
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Average UV index in May - Sparta, 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
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Average cloud cover in May - Sparta, NE
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in May
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Average visibility in May - Sparta, 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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