May weather forecastColumbia Heights, MN
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Columbia Heights, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 65.8°F (18.8°C) and min 49.3°F (9.6°C).Temperature
As May arrives, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) in April to a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). Columbia Heights, during the month of May, experiences an average low-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Columbia Heights is 71%.Rainfall
In Columbia Heights, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.1 rainfall days, and 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Columbia Heights aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Columbia Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.3 days and aggregates up to 23.31" (592mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:52 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Columbia Heights is 8.6h.UV index
In Columbia Heights, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average humidity in May: 71%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average rainfall in May: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in May
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Columbia Heights, MN
- 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Columbia Heights, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Columbia Heights, MN
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Columbia Heights, MN
- 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).
