May weather forecast
Galena, KS

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Galena, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and an average high of 75.2°F (24°C).

Temperature

Galena in May experiences a slight uptick in the average high-temperature, adjusting from April's comfortable 67.6°F (19.8°C) to a warm 75.2°F (24°C). An average nighttime temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C) is recorded in Galena during May.

Humidity

May is the most humid month in Galena, Kansas, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5.04" (128mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Galena, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.5 days and aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of May, in Galena, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:32 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Galena in May?

The high-temperature in Galena during May is 75.2°F (24°C) and the low-temperature is 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Galena?

The most humid month in Galena is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May in Galena?

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

What is the rainiest month in Galena?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Galena, Kansas. Rain falls for 16.3 days and accumulates 5.04" (128mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Galena?

In May, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 5.04" (128mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Galena?

May is the first month it typically snows in Galena, Kansas. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Galena have in May?

The average day length in May in Galena is 14h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Galena?

On the first day of May in Galena, Kansas, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:32 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Galena have in May?

In Galena, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in May in Galena?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Galena, Kansas, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Galena, KS

Average temperature in May - Galena, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Galena, KS

Average pressure in May - Galena, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Galena, KS

Average wind speed in May - Galena, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Galena, KS

Average humidity in May - Galena, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Galena, KS

Average rainfall in May - Galena, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 5.04"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in May
Galena, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Galena, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Galena, KS

Average snowfall in May - Galena, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Galena, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Galena, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Galena, KS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Galena, KS
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Galena, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Galena, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Galena, KS

Average UV index in May - Galena, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Galena, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Galena, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in May
Galena, KS

Average visibility in May - Galena, 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).

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