May weather forecast
Scranton, KS

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Scranton, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and an average high of 73°F (22.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May is marked by a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 64.8°F (18.2°C) to an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C). Throughout the month of May, Scranton sees a steady low-temperature average of 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13.2 days and typically aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Scranton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Scranton in May?

In May, in Scranton, the average high-temperature is 73°F (22.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 55.9°F (13.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Scranton?

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

What is the average humidity in May in Scranton?

The average relative humidity in May in Scranton is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Scranton?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Scranton, Kansas. Rain falls for 13.2 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Scranton in May?

In May, in Scranton, Kansas, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout May, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Scranton?

April through September are months without snowfall in Scranton.

What is the average length of the day in May in Scranton?

The average day length in May is 14h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Scranton?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Scranton, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Scranton?

The average sunshine duration in May in Scranton is 9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Scranton?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in May in Scranton?

In Scranton, Kansas, 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 radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Scranton, KS

Average temperature in May - Scranton, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 73°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 (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Scranton, KS

Average pressure in May - Scranton, 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 (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Scranton, KS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Scranton, KS

Average humidity in May - Scranton, 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 (67%).

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Average rainfall in May
Scranton, KS

Average rainfall in May - Scranton, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in May
Scranton, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Scranton, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Scranton, KS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Scranton, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Scranton, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Scranton, KS
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Scranton, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Scranton, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Scranton, KS

Average UV index in May - Scranton, KS
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Scranton, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Scranton, 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).

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Average visibility in May
Scranton, KS

Average visibility in May - Scranton, 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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