Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Plains experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C) in April to a warm 78.3°F (25.7°C). Plains experiences a consistent, yet significant, drop from daily highs to a low-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) throughout May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 55%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Plains.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Plains is 14h and 11min.On the first day of May in Plains, Kansas, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:56 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Plains is 10.5h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. 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. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in May in Plains?
What is the wettest month in Plains?
How many days does it rain in May in Plains?
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Does it snow in Plains in May?
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When are sunrise and sunset in May in Plains?
How many hours of sunshine does Plains have in May?
How high is the UV index in May in Plains?
Average temperature in May
Plains, KS
- Average high temperature in May: 78.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).
Average pressure in May
Plains, KS
- Average pressure in May: 29.87"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Plains, KS
- Average wind speed in May: 12mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Plains, KS
- Average humidity in May: 55%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (60%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (50%).
Average rainfall in May
Plains, KS
- Average rainfall in May: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").
Average rainfall days in May
Plains, KS
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.3 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Plains, KS
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Plains, KS
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Plains, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Plains, KS
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13 days).
Average UV index in May
Plains, KS
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Plains, KS
- Average cloud cover in May: 25
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in May
Plains, 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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