May weather forecast
Surprise, NE

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Surprise, Nebraska, with an average temperature ranging between max 70.7°F (21.5°C) and min 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Temperature

Surprise in May experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from April's moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) to a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C). During May, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 53.1°F (11.7°C) at night.

Humidity

In Surprise, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Surprise aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Surprise, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.8 days and aggregates up to 11.14" (283mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Surprise, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:55 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 70.7°F (21.5°C) and 53.1°F (11.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Surprise, Nebraska, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

What is the rainiest month in Surprise?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Surprise, in May, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Surprise?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Surprise aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Surprise have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:55 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Surprise, NE

Average temperature in May - Surprise, NE
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Surprise, NE

Average pressure in May - Surprise, 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
Surprise, NE

Average wind speed in May - Surprise, NE
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph

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
Surprise, NE

Average humidity in May - Surprise, NE
  • Average humidity in May: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in May
Surprise, NE

Average rainfall in May - Surprise, NE
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Surprise, NE

Average rainfall days in May - Surprise, NE
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Surprise, NE

Average snowfall in May - Surprise, NE
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Surprise, NE

Average snowfall days in May - Surprise, NE
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Surprise, 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 1min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Surprise, NE

Average sunshine days in May - Surprise, NE
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Surprise, NE

Average UV index in May - Surprise, 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
Surprise, NE

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Surprise, NE

Average visibility in May - Surprise, 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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