May weather forecast
Albert Lea, MN

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Weather in May

May signaling the arrival of warmer temperatures from 50.4°F (10.2°C) to 66.7°F (19.3°C), results in Albert Lea springing to life. Any last remnants of winter snow are often gone with an average snowfall of as low as 0.59in. It's worth noting that the increase in temperature is in tandem with longer daily sunshine, now averaging at 8.5 hours, and higher UV index reaching 5. Despite the change of season, the city's humidity remains relatively constant. As the gardens erupt in an array of colors, the sound of lawn mowers fill the air, highlighting the city's transition to summer.

Temperature

May's arrival in Albert Lea is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in April to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). In May, Albert Lea reports a consistent average low-temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Albert Lea, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.3 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Albert Lea are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Albert Lea. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Albert Lea aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Albert Lea, there are 56.8 snowfall days, and 24.92" (633mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, in Albert Lea, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Albert Lea is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Albert Lea in May?

May temperatures in Albert Lea, Minnesota, vary between a high-temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C) and a low-temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Albert Lea?

In May, the average relative humidity in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is 73%.

How many days does it rain in May in Albert Lea?

In Albert Lea, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Albert Lea?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Albert Lea. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Albert Lea aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Albert Lea?

In Albert Lea, Minnesota, the average day length in May is 14h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Albert Lea?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Albert Lea, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Albert Lea?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.5h.

How high is the UV index in May in Albert Lea?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Albert Lea is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Albert Lea, MN

Average temperature in May - Albert Lea, MN
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Albert Lea, MN

Average pressure in May - Albert Lea, MN
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Albert Lea, MN

Average wind speed in May - Albert Lea, MN
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Albert Lea, MN

Average humidity in May - Albert Lea, MN
  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Albert Lea, MN

Average rainfall in May - Albert Lea, MN
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in May
Albert Lea, MN

Average rainfall days in May - Albert Lea, MN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Albert Lea, MN

Average snowfall in May - Albert Lea, MN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Albert Lea, MN

Average snowfall days in May - Albert Lea, MN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Albert Lea, MN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Albert Lea, MN
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Albert Lea, MN

Average sunshine days in May - Albert Lea, MN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Albert Lea, MN

Average UV index in May - Albert Lea, MN
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Albert Lea, MN

Average cloud cover in May - Albert Lea, MN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Albert Lea, MN

Average visibility in May - Albert Lea, MN
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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