May weather forecast
Holden, MO

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Holden, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55.9°F (13.3°C) and 72.7°F (22.6°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Holden's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from April's comfortable 64.4°F (18°C) to an agreeable 72.7°F (22.6°C). May nights in Holden are marked by an average temperature drop to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Holden, Missouri, 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 in Holden. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Holden, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.3 days and aggregates up to 8.62" (219mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Holden is 14h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of May, in Holden, sunrise is at 5:53 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 in Holden. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Holden?

In Holden, 72.7°F (22.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 55.9°F (13.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the most humid month in Holden?

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in May in Holden?

In Holden, Missouri, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

What is the rainiest month in Holden?

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.

How many days does it rain in May in Holden?

In Holden, during May, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Holden?

May is the first month it typically snows in Holden, Missouri. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Holden have in May?

In May, the average day length in Holden, Missouri, is 14h and 18min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Holden?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Holden, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Holden have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Holden?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in May in Holden?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Holden, Missouri, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Holden, MO

Average temperature in May - Holden, 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).

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Average pressure in May
Holden, MO

Average pressure in May - Holden, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Holden, MO

Average wind speed in May - Holden, 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).

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Average humidity in May
Holden, MO

Average humidity in May - Holden, 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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Holden, MO

Average rainfall in May - Holden, 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").

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Average rainfall days in May
Holden, MO

Average rainfall days in May - Holden, 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).

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Average snowfall in May
Holden, MO

Average snowfall in May - Holden, 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").

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Average snowfall days in May
Holden, MO

Average snowfall days in May - Holden, 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).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Holden, MO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Holden, MO
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Holden, MO

Average sunshine days in May - Holden, 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).

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Average UV index in May
Holden, MO

Average UV index in May - Holden, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Holden, MO

Average cloud cover in May - Holden, 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).

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Average visibility in May
Holden, MO

Average visibility in May - Holden, 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).

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