May weather forecastNelson, MO
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Nelson, Missouri, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73.8°F (23.2°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C).Temperature
In Nelson, the onset of May comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 64.8°F (18.2°C) to a moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C). Nelson experiences an average low-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) in the month of May.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Nelson, during the entire year, snow falls for 17.6 days and aggregates up to 9.06" (230mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 19min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:31 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
In Nelson, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Average temperature in May
Nelson, MO
- Average high temperature in May: 73.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Nelson, MO
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Nelson, MO
- Average wind speed in May: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Nelson, MO
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Nelson, MO
- Average rainfall in May: 3.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").
Average rainfall days in May
Nelson, MO
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Nelson, MO
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Nelson, MO
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Nelson, MO
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 18min
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 54min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Nelson, MO
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Nelson, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Nelson, MO
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Nelson, 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).
