May weather forecastHammond, IN
May
Weather in May
May brings a warm welcome in Hammond with higher temperatures and longer days. It also marks the last month where a trace of snowfall, though negligibly small, may occur. Precipitation is quite high at 3.27" (83mm) across 16.6 days, keeping the city green and fresh. This month is characterized by strong daylight hours, which reaches 14.5 hours. The wind is less forceful in May, providing a calm and peaceful ambiance.Temperature
May's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in April to a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C). In May, the average low-temperature is a fresh 52°F (11.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Hammond is 77%.Rainfall
In Hammond, in May, during 16.6 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.7 rainfall days, and 25.31" (643mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall in Hammond.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Hammond is 14h and 33min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:17 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Hammond is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Hammond, IN
- Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).
Average pressure in May
Hammond, IN
- Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Hammond, IN
- Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Hammond, IN
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Hammond, IN
- Average rainfall in May: 3.27"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").
Average rainfall days in May
Hammond, IN
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Hammond, IN
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Hammond, IN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 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
Hammond, IN
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Hammond, IN
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Hammond, IN
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Hammond, IN
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Hammond, IN
- 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).
