May weather forecastSterling, NE
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Sterling, Nebraska, with an average temperature varying between 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 71.8°F (22.1°C).Temperature
Sterling's May weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C) to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). Sterling's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 54.1°F (12.3°C) during the nights of May.Humidity
In Sterling, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall in Sterling.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Sterling is 14h and 27min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:49 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Sterling, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Sterling, NE
- Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Sterling, NE
- Average pressure in May: 29.91"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
Sterling, NE
- Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Sterling, NE
- Average humidity in May: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).
Average rainfall in May
Sterling, NE
- Average rainfall in May: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.35").
Average rainfall days in May
Sterling, NE
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sterling, NE
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.1").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sterling, NE
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sterling, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sterling, NE
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Sterling, 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 January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Sterling, NE
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
Sterling, 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).
