May weather forecastShawnee, OK
May
Weather in May
In May, Shawnee begins to transition from spring into the early hints of summer. The month is characterized by significantly warmer temperatures and an increase in humidity. Rainfall reaches 4.06" (103mm), making it one of the wetter months of the year. Despite this, longer daylight hours provide ample opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities. The decent rain combined with a gradual increase in temperature makes the city verdant and life starts to vibrantly bloom.Temperature
The shift into May is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a pleasant 70°F (21.1°C) in April to a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C). An average minimum temperature of 59.7°F (15.4°C) marks the month of May.Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Shawnee, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Shawnee is 14h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, in Shawnee, Oklahoma, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:36 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Average temperature in May
Shawnee, OK
- Average high temperature in May: 76.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Shawnee, OK
- 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 (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Shawnee, OK
- Average wind speed in May: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Shawnee, OK
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).
Average rainfall in May
Shawnee, OK
- Average rainfall in May: 4.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.18").
Average rainfall days in May
Shawnee, OK
- 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 January (5.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shawnee, OK
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Shawnee, OK
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Shawnee, 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: 8h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shawnee, OK
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Shawnee, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Shawnee, OK
- Average cloud cover in May: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in May
Shawnee, 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).
