May weather forecastFalls City, NE

May

Weather in May

May is the preamble to the heat of summer, flourishing with life under the increased sunshine hours. The city experiences another boost in temperature, building up excitement for the coming summer. Sports enthusiasts can be seen flexing their skills, taking advantage of the extended daylight. Despite this flirtation with summer, May remains rooted in spring as rainfall is still substantial.

Temperature

As Falls City enters May, the average high-temperature increases from the a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C) of April to a pleasant 72.9°F (22.7°C). Falls City reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Falls City, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of May in Falls City, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:45 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Falls City in May has an average high-temperature of 72.9°F (22.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C).

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

In Falls City, in May, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 3.66" (93mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May through September are months without snowfall.

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

The average day length in May is 14h and 25min.

On the first day of May in Falls City, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:45 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Falls City, NE

  • Average high temperature in May: 72.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Falls City, 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 (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Falls City, NE

  • Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Falls City, NE

  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, June, July and August (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Falls City, NE

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Falls City, NE

  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Falls City, NE

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Falls City, NE

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Falls City, NE

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Falls City, NE

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in May
Falls City, NE

  • 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
Falls City, NE

  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Falls City, 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).