May weather forecastKent, WA
May
Weather in May
The weather in Kent, Washington becomes more inviting in May. With 15.1 hours of daylight, people begin to spend more time outdoors enjoying the flowering greens. The amount of rainfall plummets sharply to 1.54" (39mm), marking the onset of dry months. As the city fills with the bright colors of spring, it’s an ideal time for nature enthusiasts to take long walks or have picnics in the park. Be ready to witness the city in its full bloom.Temperature
May's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from April's moderate 55.8°F (13.2°C) to a still refreshing 64.6°F (18.1°C). An average nighttime temperature of 43.3°F (6.3°C) is noted during the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Kent, in May, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 179.7 rainfall days, and 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Kent is 15h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 8:57 pm PDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: During May, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Kent, WA
- Average high temperature in May: 64.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 43.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (33.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Kent, WA
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (30"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Kent, WA
- Average wind speed in May: 3.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Kent, WA
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).
Average rainfall in May
Kent, WA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").
Average rainfall days in May
Kent, WA
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Kent, WA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Kent, WA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Kent, WA
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Kent, WA
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Kent, WA
- Average UV index in May: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Kent, WA
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
Kent, WA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (5mi).
