May weather forecastKalamazoo, MI
May
Weather in May
May brings the full bloom of Spring, featuring comfortable temperatures, increased daylight, and high humidity inside Kalamazoo’s boundaries. The picturesque city witnesses a variation in color palette as flowers bloom in gardens across the region. The weather observation in Kalamazoo indicates an average high temperature of 67.1°F (19.5°C) for May, providing the perfect setting for residents and tourists to explore the city. This period sets the threshold for summer, as the city transitions to longer days and higher temperatures. By the end of May, residents brace for the onset of the summer months of June, July, and August.Temperature
May's arrival in Kalamazoo is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in April to a refreshing 67.1°F (19.5°C). Throughout the month of May, Kalamazoo witnesses an average temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Kalamazoo is 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.6 days and typically aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Kalamazoo, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Kalamazoo is 14h and 37min.On the first day of May in Kalamazoo, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 9:12 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Kalamazoo, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.UV index
In Kalamazoo, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. 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
Kalamazoo, MI
- Average high temperature in May: 67.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in May
Kalamazoo, MI
- Average pressure in May: 29.97"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).
Average wind speed in May
Kalamazoo, MI
- Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Kalamazoo, MI
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Kalamazoo, MI
- Average rainfall in May: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.06").
Average rainfall days in May
Kalamazoo, MI
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Kalamazoo, MI
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Kalamazoo, MI
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kalamazoo, MI
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Kalamazoo, MI
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Kalamazoo, MI
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Kalamazoo, MI
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Kalamazoo, MI
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, August, September and December (5mi).
