May weather forecast
Kansas, USA

May embodies the heart of spring in Kansas, bridging the transition from the moderate temperatures of April to the warmer onset of summer in June. During May, Kansas residents and visitors can expect temperatures to typically range from 55°F (12.8°C) to 75°F (23.9°C). This warmth, a notable rise from April, sets the ambiance for the hot summer months that are soon to follow.

As the state fully immerses itself in spring, the remnants of snowfall in the western regions are replaced by periodic rain showers. These showers are often the result of thunderstorm activities that grow increasingly frequent throughout May. Western Kansas might experience rainfall measurements between 3" (76mm) to 5" (127mm), while the eastern sections, with their relatively humid conditions, can garner figures from 4" (102mm) to 6" (152mm).

While the Chinook winds of the cooler months have now subsided, May sees the onset of other wind patterns that can sometimes contribute to the formation of severe weather events. Given Kansas's position within Tornado Alley, the state is particularly susceptible to tornadoes during this month. These twisters are formed due to the volatile mix of warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico colliding with cooler, dry air from the Rockies.

In the northwest parts of Kansas, the temperature gradient between day and night can still be somewhat pronounced, especially in the elevated terrains. Here, nights might be cooler compared to the balmy evenings of the southern regions.

Winds, always a significant element of Kansas's climatic profile, remain especially robust in May. They sweep continuously across the plains, often serving as a herald for approaching storms. Apart from bringing much-needed precipitation for agriculture, these rain showers and storms help in painting a vivid spring tapestry, as wildflowers bloom and the state's flora awakens in full vigor.

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• Wichita - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Wichita is May, when the rain falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. The most humid month in Wichita, Kansas, is May, with an average relative humidity of 72%.
• Overland Park - May »
  In Overland Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.9 days and aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of snow. On the first day of May in Overland Park sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:11 pm.
• Kansas City - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Kansas City, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT. In Kansas City, in May, during 16.8 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Topeka - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Topeka sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT. In Topeka during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation.
• Olathe - May »
  In Olathe during May, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.69" (119mm) of precipitation. May is the last month it regularly snows in Olathe, Kansas.
• Lawrence - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Lawrence, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:39 pm CDT. In Lawrence, Kansas, in May, during 15.8 rainfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Shawnee - May »
  May is the last month it regularly snows in Shawnee, Kansas. What is the last month it snows in Shawnee?
• Manhattan - May »
  In Manhattan, Kansas, in May, during 16.2 rainfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of May in Manhattan sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:19 pm.
• Lenexa - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Lenexa is May, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation. The months with the highest humidity in Lenexa are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 78%.
• Salina - May »
  In Salina, during May, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. May is the last month it regularly snows in Salina, Kansas.
• Hutchinson - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Hutchinson is May, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Hutchinson, Kansas, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.
• Leavenworth - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Leavenworth, Kansas, is May, when the rain falls for 16.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation. In Leavenworth, during May, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.