May weather forecast
Syracuse, NE

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Syracuse, Nebraska, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and an average high of 71.6°F (22°C).

Temperature

Observing a rise in May, the average high-temperature goes from April's comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C) to an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C). An average low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) marks the nights throughout May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Syracuse, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.2 rainfall days, and 24.29" (617mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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, Syracuse aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Syracuse, there are 28.2 snowfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Syracuse, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

In Syracuse, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

During May, Syracuse experiences an average high-temperature of 71.6°F (22°C) and a low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, in Syracuse, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Syracuse have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Syracuse?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:49 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Syracuse, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Syracuse, NE

Average temperature in May - Syracuse, NE
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in May
Syracuse, NE

Average pressure in May - Syracuse, 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 (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Syracuse, NE

Average wind speed in May - Syracuse, NE
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Syracuse, NE

Average humidity in May - Syracuse, NE
  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Syracuse, NE

Average rainfall in May - Syracuse, NE
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in May
Syracuse, NE

Average rainfall days in May - Syracuse, NE
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Syracuse, NE

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Syracuse, NE

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Syracuse, NE
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Syracuse, NE

Average sunshine days in May - Syracuse, NE
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Syracuse, NE

Average UV index in May - Syracuse, NE
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Syracuse, NE

Average cloud cover in May - Syracuse, 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
Syracuse, NE

Average visibility in May - Syracuse, 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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