May weather forecastFort Scott, KS
May
Weather in May
May ushers in the essence of late spring, and soon-to-be summer, to Fort Scott with a considerable increase in warmth. A definite spike in humidity to 80% combined with the average temperature rising to 73.6°F (23.1°C) signals the start of humid, warm days. This month showcases longer sunlit days and the disappearance of snowfall. With weather conditions ideal for outdoor activities, May embodies the onset of the warm season in Fort Scott.Temperature
May's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from April's enjoyable 65.8°F (18.8°C) to a warm 73.6°F (23.1°C). Fort Scott's average low-temperature in May is measured at a mild 56.7°F (13.7°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Fort Scott. Rain falls for 17 days and accumulates 5.16" (131mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall in Fort Scott, Kansas. May is the first month it typically snows in Fort Scott. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fort Scott, there are 11.3 snowfall days, and 4.45" (113mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Fort Scott, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Fort Scott is 8.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Fort Scott, KS
- Average high temperature in May: 73.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Fort Scott, KS
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"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
Fort Scott, KS
- Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).
Average humidity in May
Fort Scott, 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
Fort Scott, KS
- Average rainfall in May: 5.16"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in May
Fort Scott, KS
- Average rainfall days in May: 17 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Fort Scott, KS
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Fort Scott, KS
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Scott, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Fort Scott, KS
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Fort Scott, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Fort Scott, KS
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in May
Fort Scott, 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).
