May weather forecast
Sterling, OK

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Sterling, Oklahoma, with an average temperature ranging between max 80.4°F (26.9°C) and min 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

Sterling's May weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from April's agreeable 72.9°F (22.7°C) to a warm 80.4°F (26.9°C). Sterling's nights in May cool down to an average low-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Sterling, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Sterling, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 0min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Sterling is 9.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Sterling, is 80.4°F (26.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 69%, May is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Sterling, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Sterling, in May, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Sterling, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Sterling have in May?

In Sterling, the average day length in May is 14h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Sterling?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sterling have in May?

In Sterling, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Sterling, OK

Average temperature in May - Sterling, OK
  • Average high temperature in May: 80.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (95.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Sterling, OK

Average pressure in May - Sterling, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Sterling, OK

Average wind speed in May - Sterling, OK
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Sterling, OK

Average humidity in May - Sterling, OK
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (53%).

Average rainfall in May
Sterling, OK

Average rainfall in May - Sterling, OK
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.83").

Average rainfall days in May
Sterling, OK

Average rainfall days in May - Sterling, OK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sterling, OK

Average snowfall in May - Sterling, OK
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sterling, OK

Average snowfall days in May - Sterling, OK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sterling, OK
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sterling, OK

Average sunshine days in May - Sterling, OK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Sterling, OK

Average UV index in May - Sterling, 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
Sterling, OK

Average cloud cover in May - Sterling, OK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in May
Sterling, OK

Average visibility in May - Sterling, 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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