May weather forecastNewton, KS
May
Weather in May
May signals the advent of summer in Newton with relatively higher temperatures. Residents enjoy longer days and ample sunshine, perfect for outdoor pursuits. However, May also takes the lead in terms of rainfall with a record 4.09" (104mm) accumulated over 14.8 days. With 0" (0mm) of snowfall, winter is conclusively behind. This combination of increased warmth and rainfall enriches the flora, adding to the city's landscapes and gardens.Temperature
As Newton welcomes May, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from a comfortable 66°F (18.9°C) in April to a warm 74.7°F (23.7°C). Newton encounters a steady low-temperature average of 56.1°F (13.4°C) throughout the month of May.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 73%, May is the most humid month.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Newton, Kansas. Rain falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 15min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:46 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Newton, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
In Newton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less 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. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Average temperature in May
Newton, KS
- Average high temperature in May: 74.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Newton, KS
- Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Newton, KS
- Average wind speed in May: 10.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Newton, KS
- Average humidity in May: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (63%).
Average rainfall in May
Newton, KS
- Average rainfall in May: 4.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in May
Newton, KS
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Newton, KS
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Newton, KS
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 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
Newton, KS
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Newton, KS
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Newton, 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
Newton, KS
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in May
Newton, 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).
