May weather forecastLamar, MO
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Lamar, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and an average high of 74.5°F (23.6°C).Temperature
The onset of May marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 66.4°F (19.1°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C). An average minimum temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) is recorded during the month of May.Humidity
May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 5.79" (147mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Lamar aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.5 snowfall days, and 5.98" (152mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 12min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:32 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Lamar, MO
- Average high temperature in May: 74.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Lamar, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Lamar, MO
- Average wind speed in May: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).
Average humidity in May
Lamar, MO
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Lamar, MO
- Average rainfall in May: 5.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.79").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.5").
Average rainfall days in May
Lamar, MO
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Lamar, MO
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Lamar, MO
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Lamar, MO
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Lamar, MO
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Lamar, MO
- 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Lamar, MO
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in May
Lamar, 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).





