May weather forecast
Athens, IN

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Athens, Indiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 53.1°F (11.7°C) and max 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C) in April to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). The average temperature drops to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) during the night in the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Athens is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Athens.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Athens is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 9:10 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

In Athens, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Athens in May?

In Athens, 70.3°F (21.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 53.1°F (11.7°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Athens?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Athens?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Athens. Rain falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Athens in May?

In Athens, in May, during 17.1 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Athens?

May through September are months without snowfall in Athens.

Does it snow in Athens 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 Athens?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Athens?

On the first day of May in Athens, Indiana, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 9:10 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Athens?

The average sunshine duration in May in Athens is 8.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Athens?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Athens, IN

Average temperature in May - Athens, IN
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Athens, IN

Average pressure in May - Athens, IN
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Athens, IN

Average wind speed in May - Athens, IN
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Athens, IN

Average humidity in May - Athens, IN
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Athens, IN

Average rainfall in May - Athens, IN
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in May
Athens, IN

Average rainfall days in May - Athens, IN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Athens, IN

Average snowfall in May - Athens, IN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Athens, IN

Average snowfall days in May - Athens, IN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Athens, IN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Athens, IN
  • 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: 8h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Athens, IN

Average sunshine days in May - Athens, IN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Athens, IN

Average UV index in May - Athens, IN
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Athens, IN

Average cloud cover in May - Athens, IN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in May
Athens, IN

Average visibility in May - Athens, IN
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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