May weather forecast
Merton, WI

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Merton, Wisconsin, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.5°F (17.5°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals an increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a comfortable 63.5°F (17.5°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C) during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Merton, in May, it is raining for 18.1 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.2 rainfall days, and 28.54" (725mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Merton aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Merton, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.7 days and aggregates up to 20.47" (520mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 41min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 8:25 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Merton, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Merton is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in May translates into this advice:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In Merton, 63.5°F (17.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 47.3°F (8.5°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in Merton in May?

In Merton, during May, the rain falls for 18.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Merton aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Merton have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 8:25 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Merton have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Merton, WI

Average temperature in May - Merton, WI
  • Average high temperature in May: 63.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Merton, WI

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Merton, WI

Average wind speed in May - Merton, WI
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Merton, WI

Average humidity in May - Merton, WI
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Merton, WI

Average rainfall in May - Merton, WI
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Merton, WI

Average rainfall days in May - Merton, WI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Merton, WI

Average snowfall in May - Merton, WI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Merton, WI

Average snowfall days in May - Merton, WI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Merton, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Merton, WI

Average sunshine days in May - Merton, WI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Merton, WI

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Merton, WI

Average cloud cover in May - Merton, WI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Merton, WI

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

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

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