May weather forecastSheldon, MO
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Sheldon, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 74.5°F (23.6°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C).Temperature
The arrival of May signals 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). Sheldon, in the month of May, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C).Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5.79" (147mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Sheldon aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Sheldon, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.5 days and aggregates up to 5.98" (152mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Sheldon is 14h and 13min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:32 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Sheldon, Missouri, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Sheldon, 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
Sheldon, 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
Sheldon, 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
Sheldon, 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
Sheldon, 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
Sheldon, 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
Sheldon, 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
Sheldon, 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
Sheldon, 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
Sheldon, 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
Sheldon, 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
Sheldon, 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
Sheldon, 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).





