May weather forecast
Shelton, NE

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Shelton, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 52°F (11.1°C) and 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in April to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). During May, Shelton's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 52°F (11.1°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 68%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.2 days and accumulates 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Shelton, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:59 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

In Shelton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Shelton, records 70.3°F (21.3°C), while the low-temperature is 52°F (11.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Shelton, the average relative humidity in May is 68%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Shelton, in May, during 15.2 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:59 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Shelton, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Shelton, NE

Average temperature in May - Shelton, NE
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Shelton, NE

Average pressure in May - Shelton, NE
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Shelton, NE

Average wind speed in May - Shelton, NE
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Shelton, NE

Average humidity in May - Shelton, NE
  • Average humidity in May: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (60%).

Average rainfall in May
Shelton, NE

Average rainfall in May - Shelton, NE
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Shelton, NE

Average rainfall days in May - Shelton, NE
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Shelton, NE

Average snowfall in May - Shelton, NE
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Shelton, NE

Average snowfall days in May - Shelton, NE
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shelton, NE

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Shelton, NE
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Shelton, NE

Average sunshine days in May - Shelton, NE
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Shelton, NE

Average UV index in May - Shelton, NE
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Shelton, NE

Average cloud cover in May - Shelton, NE
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Shelton, NE

Average visibility in May - Shelton, NE
  • 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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