May weather forecastEllis, KS
May
Weather in May
May serves as Ellis's preamble to summer, with both the temperatures and humidity on the rise. The typical temperature progression is maintained with an increase in the monthly temperatures reaching between 54.1°F (12.3°C) at night to a refreshing 75°F (23.9°C) during daylight hours. It's marked by abundant rainfall too, nurturing the lush landscape. May's weather paints a vivid canvas of warmth, with the sun sitting confidently in the bright blue Kansas skies.Temperature
With the beginning of May, Ellis's average high-temperature sees an increase, transitioning from an enjoyable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in April to a warm 75°F (23.9°C). Ellis, during May nights, observes an average temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 63%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Ellis aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19 snowfall days, and 8.9" (226mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:57 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: During May, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Average temperature in May
Ellis, KS
- Average high temperature in May: 75°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Ellis, KS
- Average pressure in May: 29.89"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ellis, KS
- Average wind speed in May: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Ellis, KS
- Average humidity in May: 63%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).
Average rainfall in May
Ellis, KS
- Average rainfall in May: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").
Average rainfall days in May
Ellis, KS
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ellis, KS
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ellis, KS
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ellis, KS
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ellis, KS
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Ellis, KS
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Ellis, KS
- Average cloud cover in May: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in May
Ellis, 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).
