May weather forecastRensselaer, IN
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Rensselaer, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.1°F (21.7°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).Temperature
With the onset of May, Rensselaer's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from April's moderate 59°F (15°C) to a pleasant 71.1°F (21.7°C). May nights in Rensselaer, Indiana, cool down to an average low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Rensselaer is 77%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Rensselaer, Indiana. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Rensselaer aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Rensselaer, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.3 days and aggregates up to 10.91" (277mm) of snow.Daylight
In Rensselaer, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.On the first day of May in Rensselaer, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:13 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Rensselaer is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Rensselaer, IN
- Average high temperature in May: 71.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Rensselaer, IN
- Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Rensselaer, IN
- Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Rensselaer, IN
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Rensselaer, IN
- Average rainfall in May: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").
Average rainfall days in May
Rensselaer, IN
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rensselaer, IN
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rensselaer, IN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rensselaer, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rensselaer, IN
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Rensselaer, IN
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Rensselaer, IN
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Rensselaer, IN
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July and August (5mi).
