May weather forecastMuskegon Heights, MI

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Muskegon Heights, is a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 47.8°F (8.8°C) and an average high of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

With the transition into May, Muskegon Heights experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in April to a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C). May nights in Muskegon Heights experience a consistent temperature drop to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

In Muskegon Heights, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Muskegon Heights, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Muskegon Heights, there are 124.4 rainfall days, and 11.42" (290mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Muskegon Heights.

Daylight

In Muskegon Heights, Michigan, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 42min.
On the first day of May in Muskegon Heights, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 9:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

In Muskegon Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and a low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

In May, in Muskegon Heights, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout May, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

May through September are months without snowfall.

In May, in Muskegon Heights, Michigan, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In May, the average day length in Muskegon Heights, Michigan, is 14h and 42min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Muskegon Heights, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 9:17 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Muskegon Heights is 9.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Muskegon Heights, Michigan, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Muskegon Heights, MI

  • Average high temperature in May: 59.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (75.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Muskegon Heights, 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
Muskegon Heights, MI

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Muskegon Heights, MI

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, October and November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Muskegon Heights, MI

  • Average rainfall in May: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Muskegon Heights, MI

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Muskegon Heights, MI

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Muskegon Heights, MI

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Muskegon Heights, MI

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 42min

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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Muskegon Heights, MI

  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Muskegon Heights, MI

  • Average UV index in May: 4

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).

Average cloud cover in May
Muskegon Heights, MI

  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in May
Muskegon Heights, MI

  • 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).