May weather forecastIndependence, IN
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Independence, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.8°F (22.1°C) and 54.9°F (12.7°C).Temperature
May's onset is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a comfortable 60.8°F (16°C) in April to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). Independence's nights in May cool down to an average low-temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C).Humidity
In Independence, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In Independence, in May, during 19.4 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.5 rainfall days, and 27.91" (709mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Independence, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Independence is 14h and 26min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 9:12 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Independence is 8.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Independence, IN
- Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Independence, IN
- Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Independence, IN
- Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Independence, IN
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Independence, IN
- Average rainfall in May: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in May
Independence, IN
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Independence, IN
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Independence, IN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 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
Independence, IN
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Independence, IN
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).
Average UV index in May
Independence, IN
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Independence, IN
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Independence, IN
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
