May weather forecast
Drayton Plains, MI

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Drayton Plains, Michigan, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.4°F (19.1°C) and an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

May's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) in April to a refreshing 66.4°F (19.1°C). Drayton Plains witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) throughout May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.5 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Drayton Plains. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Drayton Plains aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.3 snowfall days, and 17.2" (437mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 39min.
On the first day of May in Drayton Plains, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 9:04 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Drayton Plains is 8.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Drayton Plains?

May temperatures in Drayton Plains vary between a high-temperature of 66.4°F (19.1°C) and a low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Drayton Plains?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the rainiest month in Drayton Plains?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Drayton Plains, Michigan. Rain falls for 16.5 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Drayton Plains in May?

In Drayton Plains, Michigan, in May, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Drayton Plains?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Drayton Plains aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Drayton Plains?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 39min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Drayton Plains?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 9:04 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Drayton Plains?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.5h.

How high is the UV index in May in Drayton Plains?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Drayton Plains is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Drayton Plains, MI

Average temperature in May - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Drayton Plains, MI

Average pressure in May - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Drayton Plains, MI

Average wind speed in May - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Drayton Plains, MI

Average humidity in May - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
Drayton Plains, MI

Average rainfall in May - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in May
Drayton Plains, MI

Average rainfall days in May - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Drayton Plains, MI

Average snowfall in May - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.08").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Drayton Plains, MI

Average snowfall days in May - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.7 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
Drayton Plains, MI

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Drayton Plains, MI

Average sunshine days in May - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Drayton Plains, MI

Average UV index in May - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Drayton Plains, MI

Average cloud cover in May - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Drayton Plains, MI

Average visibility in May - Drayton Plains, MI
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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