Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The shift from April to May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C). Columbus records a mean low-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) in May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Columbus, Wisconsin, in May, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.1 days and collects up to 17.01" (432mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Columbus. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Columbus aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Columbus, Wisconsin, during the entire year, snow falls for 51.5 days and aggregates up to 11.1" (282mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Columbus is 14h and 43min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of May, in Columbus, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:29 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Columbus, Wisconsin, is 8.5h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Columbus, WI
- Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Columbus, WI
- Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Columbus, WI
- Average wind speed in May: 8.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Columbus, WI
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Columbus, WI
- Average rainfall in May: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").
Average rainfall days in May
Columbus, WI
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Columbus, WI
- Average snowfall in May: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Columbus, WI
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Columbus, WI
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min
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
Columbus, WI
- Average sunshine days in May: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Columbus, WI
- 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Columbus, WI
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Columbus, 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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