May weather forecast
Lexington, MO

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Lexington, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average low of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and an average high of 72.7°F (22.6°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of May, Lexington's average high-temperature sees a minor increase, transitioning from a comfortable 63.9°F (17.7°C) in April to a pleasant 72.7°F (22.6°C). Lexington records an average low of 55.9°F (13.3°C) throughout the nights in May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Lexington are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Lexington is May, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the first month it typically snows in Lexington. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.8 snowfall days, and 7.52" (191mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lexington, Missouri, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Lexington is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Lexington is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Lexington?

The high-temperature in Lexington during May is 72.7°F (22.6°C) and the low-temperature is 55.9°F (13.3°C).

What are the most humid months in Lexington?

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Lexington.

What is the average humidity in May in Lexington?

In Lexington, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

What is the rainiest month in Lexington?

The month with the most rainfall in Lexington is May, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Lexington in May?

In May, in Lexington, Missouri, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout May, 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Lexington?

May is the first month it typically snows in Lexington. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Lexington?

In May, the average day length in Lexington is 14h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Lexington?

On the first day of May in Lexington, Missouri, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:35 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Lexington?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Lexington?

In Lexington, Missouri, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Lexington, MO

Average temperature in May - Lexington, MO
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Lexington, MO

Average pressure in May - Lexington, MO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Lexington, MO

Average wind speed in May - Lexington, MO
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Lexington, MO

Average humidity in May - Lexington, MO
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Lexington, MO

Average rainfall in May - Lexington, MO
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.78"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in May
Lexington, MO

Average rainfall days in May - Lexington, 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 (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Lexington, MO

Average snowfall in May - Lexington, MO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Lexington, MO

Average snowfall days in May - Lexington, MO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 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
Lexington, MO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lexington, 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: 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 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Lexington, MO

Average sunshine days in May - Lexington, MO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Lexington, MO

Average UV index in May - Lexington, MO
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Lexington, MO

Average cloud cover in May - Lexington, 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
Lexington, MO

Average visibility in May - Lexington, 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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