May weather forecastPetoskey, MI
May
Weather in May
May ushers in a more reliably warm period, making it an excellent time for outdoor festivals and events. Markably, snowfall totally lifts, signifying the complete transition from winter to spring. Gentle winds pass through the city, occasionally manipulating the moderate temperatures of late spring. Increased sunshine hours ensure daytime activities are not dampened by heavy rain clouds. Flowers bloom fully, beautifying Petoskey and injecting a refreshing vitality into the air.Temperature
May brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from April's chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C) to a refreshing 58.5°F (14.7°C). During the month of May, an average temperature of 42.8°F (6°C) is noted during the nights.Humidity
The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 74%.Rainfall
In Petoskey, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Petoskey, during the entire year, the rain falls for 129.6 days and collects up to 23.43" (595mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Petoskey aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Petoskey, during the entire year, snow falls for 89.7 days and aggregates up to 33.62" (854mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 55min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 9:20 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
In Petoskey, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Petoskey, MI
- Average high temperature in May: 58.5°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 42.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (16.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Petoskey, 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
Petoskey, MI
- Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Petoskey, MI
- Average humidity in May: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Petoskey, MI
- Average rainfall in May: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.34").
Average rainfall days in May
Petoskey, MI
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Petoskey, MI
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Petoskey, MI
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Petoskey, MI
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Petoskey, MI
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Petoskey, 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
Petoskey, MI
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 85).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Petoskey, MI
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
