May weather forecast
Independence, MS

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Independence, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average high of 79.9°F (26.6°C) and an average low of 62.1°F (16.7°C).

Temperature

As Independence, Mississippi, welcomes May, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C) in April to a warm 79.9°F (26.6°C). Throughout the month of May, Independence reports a steady low-temperature average of 62.1°F (16.7°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Independence is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, in Independence, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Independence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.6 days and collects up to 43.23" (1098mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Independence, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of May, in Independence, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:06 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Independence is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Independence, Mississippi, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Independence?

May temperatures in Independence vary between a high-temperature of 79.9°F (26.6°C) and a low-temperature of 62.1°F (16.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Independence?

The average relative humidity in May in Independence is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Independence?

In Independence, Mississippi, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 4.41" (112mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Independence?

In Independence, Mississippi, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Independence have in May?

In Independence, Mississippi, the average day length in May is 13h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Independence?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:06 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Independence?

In Independence, Mississippi, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Independence?

In Independence, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Independence, MS

Average temperature in May - Independence, MS
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 62.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Independence, MS

Average pressure in May - Independence, MS
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Independence, MS

Average wind speed in May - Independence, MS
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Independence, MS

Average humidity in May - Independence, MS
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Independence, MS

Average rainfall in May - Independence, MS
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.41"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in May
Independence, MS

Average rainfall days in May - Independence, MS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Independence, MS

Average snowfall in May - Independence, MS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Independence, MS

Average snowfall days in May - Independence, MS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Independence, MS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Independence, MS
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Independence, MS

Average sunshine days in May - Independence, MS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Independence, MS

Average UV index in May - Independence, MS
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Independence, MS

Average cloud cover in May - Independence, MS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in May
Independence, MS

Average visibility in May - Independence, MS
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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