May weather forecast
Baraboo, WI

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Weather in May

May brings further warming in Baraboo to the highest temperature level compared to previous months, culminating to an average high of 65.7°F (18.7°C). This month coincides with the end of spring and the onset of summer, denoted by high rainfall rates of 0.87" (22mm). It’s a season of colorful blooms, green landscapes, and longer daylight hours. This shift towards sunnier days is accompanied by an increase in humidity. May presents itself as the month where the city truly starts to embrace summer's warmth, and the city dresses in its vibrant colors.

Temperature

With the onset of May, Baraboo's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from April's fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a refreshing 65.7°F (18.7°C). Baraboo encounters a steady low-temperature average of 47.8°F (8.8°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Baraboo, in May, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Baraboo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.4 days and collects up to 7.4" (188mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 43min.
On the first day of May in Baraboo, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:32 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. 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: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

Baraboo in May has an average high-temperature of 65.7°F (18.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Baraboo, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Baraboo, in May, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 43min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:32 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Baraboo, Wisconsin, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Baraboo, WI

Average temperature in May - Baraboo, WI
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

Average pressure in May
Baraboo, WI

Average pressure in May - Baraboo, WI
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Baraboo, WI

Average wind speed in May - Baraboo, WI
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Baraboo, WI

Average humidity in May - Baraboo, WI
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Baraboo, WI

Average rainfall in May - Baraboo, WI
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in May
Baraboo, WI

Average rainfall days in May - Baraboo, WI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Baraboo, WI

Average snowfall in May - Baraboo, WI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Baraboo, WI

Average snowfall days in May - Baraboo, WI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Baraboo, WI

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Baraboo, WI
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Baraboo, WI

Average sunshine days in May - Baraboo, WI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Baraboo, WI

Average UV index in May - Baraboo, WI
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Baraboo, WI

Average cloud cover in May - Baraboo, WI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Baraboo, WI

Average visibility in May - Baraboo, WI
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and September (5mi).

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