May weather forecast
Elk City, OK

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Weather in May

In Elk City, May signifies the advent of summer with warmer temperatures and longer days. It serves as an intermediary between the pleasantness of April and the sizzling heat of June. Despite the increase in relative humidity to 62%, May marks the onset of a significantly drier period until the end of summer. Residents usually make the most out of the daylight, as the sun sets late in the evening. As the weather becomes perfect for picnics and water sports, the city gleams with summer festivities.

Temperature

With the onset of May in Elk City, the average high-temperature subtly transitions from an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C) in April to a moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C). In Elk City, May nights cool down to an average of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 62%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 12.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 3min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Elk City, the average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

In Elk City, Oklahoma, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Elk City?

In May, in Elk City, the average high-temperature is 80.2°F (26.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 59.5°F (15.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Elk City?

With an average relative humidity of 62%, May is the most humid month in Elk City.

What is the average humidity in May in Elk City?

In Elk City, Oklahoma, the average relative humidity in May is 62%.

What is the wettest month in Elk City?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.1 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Elk City in May?

In Elk City, in May, during 12.1 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Elk City?

May through September are months without snowfall in Elk City.

Does it snow in Elk City in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Elk City have in May?

In May, the average day length in Elk City, Oklahoma, is 14h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Elk City?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elk City, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:47 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Elk City?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Elk City is 10h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Elk City?

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

Average temperature in May - Elk City, OK
  • Average high temperature in May: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Elk City, OK

Average pressure in May - Elk City, OK
  • Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Elk City, OK

Average wind speed in May - Elk City, OK
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Elk City, OK

Average humidity in May - Elk City, OK
  • Average humidity in May: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

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Average rainfall in May
Elk City, OK

Average rainfall in May - Elk City, OK
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in May
Elk City, OK

Average rainfall days in May - Elk City, OK
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Elk City, OK

Average snowfall in May - Elk City, OK
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Elk City, OK

Average snowfall days in May - Elk City, OK
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elk City, OK

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Elk City, OK
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Elk City, OK

Average sunshine days in May - Elk City, OK
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Elk City, OK

Average UV index in May - Elk City, OK
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Elk City, OK

Average cloud cover in May - Elk City, OK
  • Average cloud cover in May: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in May
Elk City, OK

Average visibility in May - Elk City, OK
  • 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).

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