May weather forecast
Cherokee, OK

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cherokee, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 78.6°F (25.9°C) and 58.8°F (14.9°C).

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during May moves from April's pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C) to a moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C). Throughout May, the temperature falls to an average low of 58.8°F (14.9°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 66%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.2 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Cherokee aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.7 snowfall days, and 4.06" (103mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Cherokee is 14h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.9h.

UV index

In Cherokee, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Cherokee in May?

In Cherokee, 78.6°F (25.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 58.8°F (14.9°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the most humid month?

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 66%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Cherokee, the average relative humidity in May is 66%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.2 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Cherokee, in May, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Cherokee, the average day length in May is 14h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Cherokee, Oklahoma, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cherokee, OK

Average temperature in May - Cherokee, OK
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Cherokee, OK

Average pressure in May - Cherokee, OK
  • Average pressure in May: 29.89"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
Cherokee, OK

Average wind speed in May - Cherokee, OK
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Cherokee, OK

Average humidity in May - Cherokee, OK
  • Average humidity in May: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).

Average rainfall in May
Cherokee, OK

Average rainfall in May - Cherokee, OK
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.51").

Average rainfall days in May
Cherokee, OK

Average rainfall days in May - Cherokee, OK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cherokee, OK

Average snowfall in May - Cherokee, OK
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cherokee, OK

Average snowfall days in May - Cherokee, OK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cherokee, OK

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cherokee, OK
  • 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cherokee, OK

Average sunshine days in May - Cherokee, OK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15 days).

Average UV index in May
Cherokee, OK

Average UV index in May - Cherokee, OK
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Cherokee, OK

Average cloud cover in May - Cherokee, OK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in May
Cherokee, OK

Average visibility in May - Cherokee, OK
  • 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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