Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) in April to a refreshing 66°F (18.9°C). Cottage Grove's nighttime temperature in May falls to an average of 49.1°F (9.5°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
In Cottage Grove, in May, it is raining for 15.1 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cottage Grove, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.1 days and collects up to 22.83" (580mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Cottage Grove. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Cottage Grove aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Cottage Grove, during the entire year, snow falls for 67.4 days and aggregates up to 24.33" (618mm) of snow.Daylight
In Cottage Grove, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 52min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:50 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Cottage Grove, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.UV index
In Cottage Grove, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Cottage Grove in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Cottage Grove?
How much does it rain in Cottage Grove in May?
What is the last month it snows in Cottage Grove?
How many hours of daylight does Cottage Grove have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Cottage Grove?
How many hours of sunshine does Cottage Grove have in May?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Cottage Grove?
Average temperature in May
Cottage Grove, MN
- Average high temperature in May: 66°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Cottage Grove, 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
Cottage Grove, 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 (6.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Cottage Grove, MN
- Average humidity in May: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Cottage Grove, MN
- Average rainfall in May: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in May
Cottage Grove, MN
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cottage Grove, MN
- Average snowfall in May: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Cottage Grove, MN
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cottage Grove, MN
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min
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
Cottage Grove, MN
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Cottage Grove, MN
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is 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
Cottage Grove, MN
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Cottage Grove, 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).
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