May weather forecastEllettsville, IN

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Ellettsville, Indiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 72.5°F (22.5°C) and min 55.6°F (13.1°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C) in April to a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C). An average low-temperature of 55.6°F (13.1°C) marks the nights throughout May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, July and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.4 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Ellettsville, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 9:06 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Ellettsville, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Ellettsville, 72.5°F (22.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 55.6°F (13.1°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

May, July and December, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months.

In Ellettsville, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.4 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

In Ellettsville, in May, during 18.4 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

The average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 9:06 pm EDT.

In Ellettsville, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

In Ellettsville, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Ellettsville, IN

  • Average high temperature in May: 72.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Ellettsville, IN

  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Ellettsville, IN

  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Ellettsville, IN

  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, July and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Ellettsville, IN

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in May
Ellettsville, IN

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ellettsville, IN

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ellettsville, IN

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ellettsville, IN

  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Ellettsville, IN

  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Ellettsville, IN

  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Ellettsville, IN

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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