May weather forecastJoplin, AR
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Joplin, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 78.4°F (25.8°C) and min 59.4°F (15.2°C).Temperature
May marks a minor ascent in the average high-temperature, adjusting from April's agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) to a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). May nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16 days and typically aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Joplin, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In Joplin, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:21 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Joplin is 8.5h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Joplin, AR
- Average high temperature in May: 78.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Joplin, AR
- Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Joplin, AR
- Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Joplin, AR
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August, September and October (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Joplin, AR
- Average rainfall in May: 4.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.32").
Average rainfall days in May
Joplin, AR
- Average rainfall days in May: 16 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Joplin, AR
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Joplin, AR
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Joplin, AR
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Joplin, AR
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Joplin, AR
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Joplin, AR
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Joplin, AR
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May and December (5mi).
