May weather forecast
Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis city and bridge on the Mississippi River, Minnesota
Minneapolis city and bridge on the Mississippi River, Minnesota

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Minneapolis, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.4°F (19.1°C) and an average low of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature increases from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in April to a comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C). The average low-temperature, in May, is 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Humidity

In Minneapolis, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

Rainfall

In Minneapolis, during May, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 92.6 rainfall days, and 8.94" (227mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Minneapolis aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Minneapolis, there are 53.5 snowfall days, and 9.09" (231mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is 14h and 52min.
On the first day of May in Minneapolis, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:51 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Minneapolis, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Minneapolis is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in May in Minneapolis?

In May, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the average high-temperature is 66.4°F (19.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Minneapolis?

In May, the average relative humidity in Minneapolis is 71%.

How much does it rain in Minneapolis in May?

In Minneapolis, Minnesota, during May, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Minneapolis?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Minneapolis aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Minneapolis have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Minneapolis?

On the first day of May in Minneapolis, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:51 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Minneapolis?

The average sunshine duration in May in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Minneapolis?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Minneapolis is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Minneapolis, MN

Average temperature in May - Minneapolis, MN
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.4°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 (20.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Minneapolis, MN

Average pressure in May - Minneapolis, 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
Minneapolis, MN

Average wind speed in May - Minneapolis, MN
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Minneapolis, MN

Average humidity in May - Minneapolis, 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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Minneapolis, MN

Average rainfall in May - Minneapolis, MN
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in May
Minneapolis, MN

Average rainfall days in May - Minneapolis, MN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Minneapolis, MN

Average snowfall in May - Minneapolis, MN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Minneapolis, MN

Average snowfall days in May - Minneapolis, MN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 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
Minneapolis, MN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Minneapolis, MN
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 52min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 34min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 50min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Minneapolis, MN

Average sunshine days in May - Minneapolis, MN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Minneapolis, MN

Average UV index in May - Minneapolis, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Minneapolis, MN

Average cloud cover in May - Minneapolis, 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 31).

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Average visibility in May
Minneapolis, MN

Average visibility in May - Minneapolis, 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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