May weather forecast
Minneapolis, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Minneapolis, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.7°F (10.4°C) and 69.6°F (20.9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Minneapolis's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from April's refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C) to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). An average low-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C) is recorded in the month of May.

Humidity

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months in Minneapolis.

Rainfall

In Minneapolis, in May, it is raining for 19 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Minneapolis, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178 days and collects up to 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Minneapolis. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Minneapolis aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Minneapolis, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.4 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Minneapolis is 14h and 6min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Minneapolis, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Minneapolis in May?

In Minneapolis, in May, the average high-temperature is 69.6°F (20.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.7°F (10.4°C).

What is the most humid month in Minneapolis?

The months with the highest humidity in Minneapolis are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in May in Minneapolis?

The average relative humidity in May in Minneapolis, North Carolina, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Minneapolis in May?

In Minneapolis, in May, it is raining for 19 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Minneapolis?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Minneapolis aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Minneapolis have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Minneapolis?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Minneapolis, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Minneapolis?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Minneapolis?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Minneapolis.

What is the UV index reading in May in Minneapolis?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Minneapolis, North Carolina, 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 temperature in May
Minneapolis, NC

Average temperature in May - Minneapolis, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Minneapolis, NC

Average pressure in May - Minneapolis, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Minneapolis, NC

Average wind speed in May - Minneapolis, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Minneapolis, NC

Average humidity in May - Minneapolis, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Minneapolis, NC

Average rainfall in May - Minneapolis, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in May
Minneapolis, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Minneapolis, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Minneapolis, NC

Average snowfall in May - Minneapolis, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Minneapolis, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Minneapolis, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Minneapolis, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Minneapolis, NC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Minneapolis, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Minneapolis, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Minneapolis, NC

Average UV index in May - Minneapolis, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Minneapolis, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Minneapolis, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Minneapolis, NC

Average visibility in May - Minneapolis, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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