May weather forecastElk Rapids, MI
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Elk Rapids, is a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low of 43.3°F (6.3°C).Temperature
Elk Rapids's weather in May presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 44.8°F (7.1°C) in April to a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C). Throughout the May nights, Elk Rapids encounters a low-temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C).Humidity
April and May, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Elk Rapids, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 136.2 rainfall days, and 24.65" (626mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Elk Rapids aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Elk Rapids, during the entire year, snow falls for 89.8 days and aggregates up to 28.03" (712mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 52min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 9:20 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average high temperature in May: 56.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 43.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (18.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, November and December (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average rainfall in May: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").
Average rainfall days in May
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Elk Rapids, MI
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
