May weather forecastStrafford, MO
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Strafford, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 75.4°F (24.1°C) and an average low of 56.7°F (13.7°C).Temperature
The shift from April to May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C) to a warm 75.4°F (24.1°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 56.7°F (13.7°C) in May.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Strafford is May, when the rain falls for 17.7 days and typically aggregates up to 5" (127mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Strafford aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 20 snowfall days, and 8.78" (223mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Strafford is 14h and 11min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:26 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Strafford, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Strafford, MO
- Average high temperature in May: 75.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Strafford, MO
- Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Strafford, MO
- Average wind speed in May: 8.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Strafford, MO
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Strafford, MO
- Average rainfall in May: 5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").
Average rainfall days in May
Strafford, MO
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Strafford, MO
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Strafford, MO
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Strafford, 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: 9h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Strafford, MO
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Strafford, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Strafford, MO
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Strafford, 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).
