Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The shift into May is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a comfortable 64.4°F (18°C) in April to an agreeable 72.7°F (22.6°C). During May, Columbus experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 55.9°F (13.3°C).Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Columbus is May, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.3 snowfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of May, in Columbus, Missouri, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:34 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Columbus, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Columbus are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Columbus, MO
- Average high temperature in May: 72.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Columbus, MO
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Columbus, MO
- Average wind speed in May: 8.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Columbus, MO
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Columbus, MO
- Average rainfall in May: 4.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in May
Columbus, MO
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Columbus, MO
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Columbus, MO
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Columbus, MO
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Columbus, MO
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Columbus, MO
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Columbus, MO
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in May
Columbus, MO
- 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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