May weather forecastEmpire, MI
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Empire, is a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 44.2°F (6.8°C).Temperature
With the onset of May, Empire's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from April's chilly 45°F (7.2°C) to a moderate 55.9°F (13.3°C). An average nighttime temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C) is recorded in Empire during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout May, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.6 rainfall days, and 24.25" (616mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Empire are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Empire aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 79.9 snowfall days, and 27.05" (687mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 51min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 9:22 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Empire, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
In Empire, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Empire, MI
- Average high temperature in May: 55.9°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 (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 44.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (19.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Empire, MI
- Average pressure in May: 29.97"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
Empire, MI
- Average wind speed in May: 9.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Empire, MI
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Empire, MI
- Average rainfall in May: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (1.54").
Average rainfall days in May
Empire, MI
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Empire, MI
- Average snowfall in May: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Empire, MI
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Empire, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Empire, MI
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Empire, 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
Empire, MI
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Empire, 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).
