May weather forecastOakley, KS

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Oakley, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52°F (11.1°C) and 73.8°F (23.2°C).

Temperature

The start of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 64.8°F (18.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C). Oakley in May observes a substantial swing from the daily highs, with average nighttime temperatures of 52°F (11.1°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 59%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Oakley, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 9:03 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.2h.

UV index

In Oakley, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk 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:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 73.8°F (23.2°C) and a low-temperature of 52°F (11.1°C).

In May, the average relative humidity is 59%.

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.4 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

In Oakley, in May, during 13.4 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Oakley, snow does not fall in May through September.

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In May, the average day length is 14h and 20min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 9:03 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.2h.

In Oakley, the average daily maximum UV index in May 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
Oakley, KS

  • Average high temperature in May: 73.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52°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 (25.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Oakley, KS

  • Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Oakley, KS

  • Average wind speed in May: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Oakley, KS

  • Average humidity in May: 59%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (50%).

Average rainfall in May
Oakley, KS

  • Average rainfall in May: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.39").

Average rainfall days in May
Oakley, KS

  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Oakley, KS

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Oakley, KS

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

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

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

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Oakley, KS

  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (14.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Oakley, 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
Oakley, KS

  • Average cloud cover in May: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in May
Oakley, 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).