May weather forecast
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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Western, Nebraska, with an average temperature ranging between min 53.8°F (12.1°C) and max 71.6°F (22°C).

Temperature

The onset of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C) in April to a pleasant 71.6°F (22°C). Western observes an average nighttime temperature of 53.8°F (12.1°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.5 days and accumulates 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Western are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Western aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.2 snowfall days, and 10.71" (272mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:52 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Western, is 71.6°F (22°C), while the average low-temperature is 53.8°F (12.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 72%.

What is the wettest month in Western?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Western, in May, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 3.66" (93mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Western aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Western?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:52 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Western have in May?

In Western, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
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Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Western, NE

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in May
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Average humidity in May - Western, NE
  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in May
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Average rainfall in May - Western, NE
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
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Average rainfall days in May - Western, NE
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
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Average snowfall in May - Western, NE
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are 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 - Western, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
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Average sunshine days in May - Western, NE
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
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Average UV index in May - Western, 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 - Western, NE
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
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Average visibility in May - Western, 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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