May weather forecastPonca City, OK
May
Weather in May
May is the doorstep to summer in Ponca City with noticeably higher temperatures. This warm shift interspersed with considerable rainfall defines this month. Moreover, the increase in daylight hours brings longer, brighter days to the city. There is a slight uptick in cloud coverage, adding to the humidity. Most striking, temperatures are reported from 76.5°F (24.7°C) to 58.6°F (14.8°C) with maximum rainfall of approximately 4.29" (109mm).Temperature
Ponca City's transition into May brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C) in April to a warm 76.5°F (24.7°C). Ponca City, during the nights of May, experiences an average temperature drop to a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 75%, May is the most humid month.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Rain falls for 14.6 days and accumulates 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Ponca City, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:41 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Ponca City, OK
- Average high temperature in May: 76.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Ponca City, OK
- Average pressure in May: 29.9"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
Ponca City, OK
- Average wind speed in May: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Ponca City, OK
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).
Average rainfall in May
Ponca City, OK
- Average rainfall in May: 4.29"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.79").
Average rainfall days in May
Ponca City, OK
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ponca City, OK
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ponca City, OK
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ponca City, OK
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ponca City, OK
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.1 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Ponca City, OK
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Ponca City, OK
- Average cloud cover in May: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in May
Ponca 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).
