May weather forecast
Nelsonville, WI

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Nelsonville, Wisconsin, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64°F (17.8°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

May indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) in April to an enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C). During May, Nelsonville's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Humidity

In Nelsonville, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Nelsonville, in May, during 16.1 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Nelsonville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.2 days and collects up to 23.54" (598mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Nelsonville. May is the last month it regularly snows in Nelsonville. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Nelsonville aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Nelsonville, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.4 days and aggregates up to 22.83" (580mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 64°F (17.8°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout May, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Nelsonville aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Nelsonville, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Nelsonville, WI

Average temperature in May - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average high temperature in May: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

Average pressure in May
Nelsonville, WI

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Nelsonville, WI

Average wind speed in May - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Nelsonville, WI

Average humidity in May - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Nelsonville, WI

Average rainfall in May - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Nelsonville, WI

Average rainfall days in May - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Nelsonville, WI

Average snowfall in May - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Nelsonville, WI

Average snowfall days in May - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Nelsonville, WI

Average sunshine days in May - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April, May and June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Nelsonville, WI

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Nelsonville, WI

Average cloud cover in May - Nelsonville, WI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Nelsonville, WI

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

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

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