May weather forecastThorntown, IN

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Thorntown, Indiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.4°F (21.9°C) and 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

Thorntown's weather in May presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C). In May, the recorded average low-temperature in Thorntown is a cool 55°F (12.8°C).

Humidity

In Thorntown, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Thorntown, during May, the rain falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.9 rainfall days, and 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 9:09 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Thorntown, is 71.4°F (21.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C).

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

In May, the rain falls for 20.3 days. Throughout May, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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

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

In Thorntown, the average day length in May is 14h and 25min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 9:09 pm EDT.

In Thorntown, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

In Thorntown, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Thorntown, IN

  • Average high temperature in May: 71.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Thorntown, IN

  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"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
Thorntown, IN

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Thorntown, IN

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, July and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Thorntown, IN

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Thorntown, IN

  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Thorntown, IN

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Thorntown, IN

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Thorntown, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Thorntown, IN

  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Thorntown, 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
Thorntown, IN

  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Thorntown, IN

  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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