May weather forecast
Abilene, KS

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Weather in May

The weather undergoes a dramatic upswing in May, with Abilene transitioning into early summer. An eye-catching record is made in terms of rainfall, with quantities reaching a high of 3.66" (93mm). The mild showers coupled with longer daylight hours makes the month ideal for the growth of local flora. The air is redolent with the scent of freshly blossomed flowers and the melody of birds. Therefore, May is a picturesque interlude that blends the freshness of spring with the impending warmth of summer.

Temperature

As May begins in Abilene, there's a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C) in April to a warm 74.5°F (23.6°C). In Abilene, an average low-temperature of 55.4°F (13°C) is recorded during May nights.

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Abilene, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Abilene is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of May in Abilene, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:48 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Abilene, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Abilene in May?

In May, in Abilene, the average high-temperature is 74.5°F (23.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 55.4°F (13°C).

What is the most humid month in Abilene?

With an average relative humidity of 73%, May is the most humid month in Abilene, Kansas.

What is the average humidity in May in Abilene?

The average relative humidity in May in Abilene, Kansas, is 73%.

What is the rainiest month in Abilene?

The month with the most rainfall in Abilene, Kansas, is May, when the rain falls for 13.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Abilene?

In Abilene, in May, during 13.8 rainfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Abilene?

May through September are months without snowfall in Abilene, Kansas.

Does it snow in Abilene in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Abilene have in May?

In May, the average day length in Abilene, Kansas, is 14h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Abilene?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Abilene, Kansas, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:48 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Abilene?

The average sunshine duration in May in Abilene, Kansas, is 9.2h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Abilene?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Abilene is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Abilene, KS

Average temperature in May - Abilene, KS
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Abilene, KS

Average pressure in May - Abilene, KS
  • 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 (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Abilene, KS

Average wind speed in May - Abilene, KS
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Abilene, KS

Average humidity in May - Abilene, KS
  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (63%).

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Average rainfall in May
Abilene, KS

Average rainfall in May - Abilene, KS
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in May
Abilene, KS

Average rainfall days in May - Abilene, KS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Abilene, KS

Average snowfall in May - Abilene, KS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Abilene, KS

Average snowfall days in May - Abilene, KS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Abilene, KS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Abilene, KS
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Abilene, KS

Average sunshine days in May - Abilene, KS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Abilene, KS

Average UV index in May - Abilene, KS
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Abilene, KS

Average cloud cover in May - Abilene, KS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in May
Abilene, KS

Average visibility in May - Abilene, KS
  • 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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