May weather forecastWashington, NE

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Washington, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 71.2°F (21.8°C) and min 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 61°F (16.1°C) to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Washington anticipates an average minimum temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 71%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:51 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9h.

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 average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Washington, records 71.2°F (21.8°C), while the low-temperature is 53.6°F (12°C).

In May, the average relative humidity is 71%.

The month with the most rainfall in Washington is May, when the rain falls for 16.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

In Washington, during May, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

In Washington, snow does not fall in May through September.

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:51 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Washington, NE

  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Washington, 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
Washington, NE

  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Washington, NE

  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Washington, NE

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
Washington, NE

  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Washington, NE

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Washington, NE

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 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
Washington, NE

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Washington, NE

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Washington, 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
Washington, NE

  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Washington, 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).