May weather forecastEau Claire, WI
May
Weather in May
As May arrives, Eau Claire embraces the warmth of spring, swelling the number of active residents and tourists enjoying the city's parks. The climate grows comfortably warm, setting the stage for a variety of open-air events. May marks the peak of spring rainfall with a record 3.46" (88mm), keeping the city's flora lush and vibrant. The appearance of rainbows after showers creates picture-perfect scenes throughout Eau Claire. Towards the end of May, the weather has a summery feel as we approach June.Temperature
The shift into May is characterized by a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C) to a comfortable 64.6°F (18.1°C). Eau Claire's temperature drops to an average low of 46.2°F (7.9°C) during the nights of May.Humidity
In Eau Claire, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
In Eau Claire, in May, during 16.8 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Eau Claire, Wisconsin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.5 days and collects up to 26.22" (666mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Eau Claire aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Eau Claire, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.9 days and aggregates up to 25.87" (657mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Eau Claire is 14h and 51min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of May, in Eau Claire, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:44 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is 8.3h.UV index
In Eau Claire, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Eau Claire, WI
- Average high temperature in May: 64.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Eau Claire, WI
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Eau Claire, WI
- Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Eau Claire, WI
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Eau Claire, WI
- Average rainfall in May: 3.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").
Average rainfall days in May
Eau Claire, WI
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Eau Claire, WI
- Average snowfall in May: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Eau Claire, WI
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Eau Claire, WI
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Eau Claire, WI
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in May
Eau Claire, WI
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Eau Claire, WI
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Eau Claire, WI
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
