May weather forecast
Independence, KS

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Weather in May

May signals the onset of warmer weather in Independence. With temperatures rising, it also becomes the month with the highest relative humidity of 80%. Thus, the end of spring witnesses a significant shift in the city's climate. Longer sunshine hours become more pronounced, bringing balmy days and mild nights. The city's scenery transforms, as colors and life return after the thaw.

Temperature

A subtle rise in the average high-temperature is observed during May, adjusting from a refreshing 66.9°F (19.4°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C). An average nighttime temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C) is witnessed in Independence throughout May.

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Independence is May, when the rain falls for 16.1 days and typically aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Independence is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Independence is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Independence?

The high-temperature, in May, in Independence, is 74.5°F (23.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Independence?

The most humid month in Independence, Kansas, is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in May in Independence?

The average relative humidity in May in Independence is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Independence?

The month with the most rainfall in Independence, Kansas, is May, when the rain falls for 16.1 days and typically aggregates up to 5.24" (133mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Independence?

In Independence, Kansas, in May, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 5.24" (133mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Independence?

In Independence, Kansas, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Independence have in May?

In Independence, Kansas, the average day length in May is 14h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Independence?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:37 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Independence have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Independence is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in May in Independence?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Independence, Kansas, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Independence, KS

Average temperature in May - Independence, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.5°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 (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Independence, KS

Average pressure in May - Independence, KS
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Independence, KS

Average wind speed in May - Independence, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph

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 (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Independence, KS

Average humidity in May - Independence, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and October (69%).

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Average rainfall in May
Independence, KS

Average rainfall in May - Independence, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 5.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in May
Independence, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Independence, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Independence, KS

Average snowfall in May - Independence, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Independence, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Independence, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Independence, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Independence, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Independence, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13 days).

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Average UV index in May
Independence, KS

Average UV index in May - Independence, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Independence, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Independence, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in May
Independence, KS

Average visibility in May - Independence, 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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