May weather forecastColumbus, MO
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Columbus, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72.7°F (22.6°C) and 55.9°F (13.3°C).Temperature
Columbus observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of May, adjusting from April's refreshing 64.4°F (18°C) to an agreeable 72.7°F (22.6°C). Columbus records an average low-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) throughout the month of May.Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, May, October through December. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.3 snowfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 19min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in May
Columbus, MO
- Average high temperature in May: 72.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Columbus, MO
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Columbus, MO
- Average wind speed in May: 8.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Columbus, MO
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Columbus, MO
- Average rainfall in May: 4.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in May
Columbus, MO
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Columbus, MO
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Columbus, MO
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Columbus, MO
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Columbus, MO
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Columbus, MO
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Columbus, MO
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in May
Columbus, MO
- 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).
