May weather forecast
Poplar Bluff, MO

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Poplar Bluff, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.7°F (15.4°C) and max 76.8°F (24.9°C).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, Poplar Bluff sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 67.8°F (19.9°C) to a moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C). Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 59.7°F (15.4°C) is experienced in Poplar Bluff.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Poplar Bluff are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is May, when the rain falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Poplar Bluff.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Poplar Bluff, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Poplar Bluff?

The high-temperature in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, during May is 76.8°F (24.9°C) and the low-temperature is 59.7°F (15.4°C).

What are the most humid months in Poplar Bluff?

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May in Poplar Bluff?

In Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Poplar Bluff?

The month with the most rainfall in Poplar Bluff is May, when the rain falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Poplar Bluff?

In Poplar Bluff, during May, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Poplar Bluff?

In Poplar Bluff, Missouri, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Poplar Bluff have in May?

The average day length in May in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, is 14h and 9min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Poplar Bluff?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, in Poplar Bluff, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:14 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Poplar Bluff have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Poplar Bluff is 9.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Poplar Bluff?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Poplar Bluff?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Poplar Bluff is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average temperature in May - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average pressure in May - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average wind speed in May - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average humidity in May - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in May
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average rainfall in May - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.75").

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Average rainfall days in May
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average rainfall days in May - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average snowfall in May - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average snowfall days in May - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average sunshine days in May - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average UV index in May - Poplar Bluff, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average cloud cover in May - Poplar Bluff, MO
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in May
Poplar Bluff, MO

Average visibility in May - Poplar Bluff, 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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