May
Weather in May
Temperature
Observing a rise in May, the average high-temperature in Kansas City goes from April's refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C) to a warm 75.9°F (24.4°C). Kansas City encounters a steady low-temperature average of 57°F (13.9°C) throughout the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Kansas City is 68%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout May, 5.12" (130mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kansas City, there are 90.8 rainfall days, and 39.06" (992mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall in Kansas City, Missouri.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Kansas City, Missouri, is 14h and 20min.On the first day of May in Kansas City, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:38 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
In Kansas City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 8 in May leads to these guidelines:
Immediate care is essential; skin and eyes can be harmed in no time without it. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Average temperature in May
Kansas City, MO
- Average high temperature in May: 75.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 57.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.4°F).
Average humidity in May
Kansas City, MO
- Average humidity in May: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (62.9%).
Average rainfall in May
Kansas City, MO
- Average rainfall in May: 5.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in May
Kansas City, MO
- Average rainfall days in May: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Kansas City, MO
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Kansas City, MO
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kansas City, MO
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average UV index in May
Kansas City, MO
- Average UV index in May: 8
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).