May weather forecastGridley, KS

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gridley, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.1°F (13.4°C) and max 73.6°F (23.1°C).

Temperature

The shift into May brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 65.8°F (18.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.6°F (23.1°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 56.1°F (13.4°C) in May.

Humidity

May is the most humid month in Gridley, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Gridley is May, when the rain falls for 15.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Gridley. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Gridley aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Gridley, there are 13.5 snowfall days, and 5.08" (129mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Gridley, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 15min.
On the first day of May in Gridley, Kansas, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Gridley, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

In Gridley, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Gridley, is 73.6°F (23.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 56.1°F (13.4°C).

The most humid month in Gridley, Kansas, is May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

May is the month with the most rainfall in Gridley. Rain falls for 15.3 days and accumulates 5" (127mm) of precipitation.

In May, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 5" (127mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Gridley, Kansas. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Gridley aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

The average day length in May in Gridley is 14h and 15min.

On the first day of May in Gridley, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:40 pm CDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Gridley is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Gridley, KS

  • Average high temperature in May: 73.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in May
Gridley, KS

  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Gridley, KS

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Gridley, KS

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Gridley, KS

  • Average rainfall in May: 5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Gridley, KS

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gridley, KS

  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Gridley, KS

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gridley, KS

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Gridley, 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
Gridley, KS

  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Gridley, 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).