May weather forecastDecatur, NE
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Decatur, Nebraska, with an average temperature ranging between min 53.2°F (11.8°C) and max 70.3°F (21.3°C).Temperature
With the onset of May, Decatur experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C) in April to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). An average low-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) is common during the nights of May.Humidity
In Decatur, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Decatur. Rain falls for 16.6 days and accumulates 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Decatur, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Decatur, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:53 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
In Decatur, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Decatur, NE
- Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Decatur, NE
- Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Decatur, NE
- Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Decatur, NE
- Average humidity in May: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (66%).
Average rainfall in May
Decatur, NE
- Average rainfall in May: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in May
Decatur, NE
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Decatur, NE
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Decatur, NE
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Decatur, NE
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Decatur, NE
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).
Average UV index in May
Decatur, NE
- 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 February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Decatur, NE
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in May
Decatur, NE
- 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).





