May weather forecastPalmyra, IN

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Palmyra, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 75°F (23.9°C) and min 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a change in Palmyra's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C) to a warm 75°F (23.9°C). Palmyra's May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In May, in Palmyra, the rain falls for 19 days. Throughout May, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Palmyra, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.1 days and collects up to 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Palmyra.

Daylight

In Palmyra, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 9:02 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Palmyra, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during May is 75°F (23.9°C) and the low-temperature is 56.8°F (13.8°C).

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

In May, the rain falls for 19 days. Throughout May, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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

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

In May, the average day length is 14h and 17min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 9:02 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average pressure
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Palmyra, IN

  • Average high temperature in May: 75°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Palmyra, IN

  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Palmyra, IN

  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Palmyra, IN

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Palmyra, IN

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in May
Palmyra, IN

  • Average rainfall days in May: 19 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Palmyra, IN

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Palmyra, IN

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Palmyra, IN

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Palmyra, IN

  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Palmyra, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Palmyra, IN

  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Palmyra, IN

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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