May weather forecastCherokee, KS
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Cherokee, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average high of 74.3°F (23.5°C) and an average low of 57.4°F (14.1°C).Temperature
May signifies a subtle uplift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C). Throughout the month of May, Cherokee sees a steady low-temperature average of 57.4°F (14.1°C).Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 5.67" (144mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Cherokee. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Cherokee aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Cherokee, there are 14.1 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:33 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in May
Cherokee, KS
- Average high temperature in May: 74.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 57.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in May
Cherokee, KS
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Cherokee, KS
- Average wind speed in May: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Cherokee, KS
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Cherokee, KS
- Average rainfall in May: 5.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").
Average rainfall days in May
Cherokee, KS
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cherokee, KS
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Cherokee, KS
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cherokee, KS
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cherokee, KS
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Cherokee, KS
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Cherokee, KS
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
Cherokee, KS
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
