May weather forecastSanford, MI

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sanford, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

Sanford in May shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a fresh 52.2°F (11.2°C) in April to a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). In May, Sanford experiences a temperature dip to an average of 47.3°F (8.5°C) at night.

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13 days and typically aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Sanford, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Sanford is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 9:11 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Sanford, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Sanford. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During May, Sanford experiences an average high-temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) and a low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months.

In Sanford, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

In Sanford, in May, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May through September are months without snowfall.

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 44min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 9:11 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

In Sanford, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Sanford, MI

  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Sanford, 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
Sanford, MI

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Sanford, MI

  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Sanford, MI

  • Average rainfall in May: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Sanford, MI

  • Average rainfall days in May: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sanford, MI

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sanford, MI

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sanford, MI

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sanford, MI

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Sanford, MI

  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Sanford, MI

  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Sanford, MI

  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).