May, NE Climate


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May, NE has a mild climate with warm summers and cold winters. During the summer months, the temperature can range from the high 70s to low 90s with humidity levels increasing throughout the day. In the winter months, temperatures can dip down into the 20s and occasionally even lower. Precipitation is relatively low in May, NE, averaging around 28 inches each year. During spring and fall, precipitation increases significantly making it the rainiest season here. Overall, May is known for its temperate climate that's ideal for outdoor activities year-round.

May, Nebraska gets 26 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

May averages 24 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 225 sunny days per year in May. The US average is 205 sunny days.

May gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 74 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 14
Rain: averages 26 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 24 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for May is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Nebraska.

8.8 Summer - 5.5 Winter
September, June and August are the most pleasant months in May, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMay, NebraskaUnited States
  25.9 in.38.1 in.
  23.7 in.27.8 in.
  73.9 days106.2 days
  225 days205 days
  87.8°85.8°
  14.1°21.7°
  7.37
  3.94.3
  2075 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for May with an average high temperature of 87.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Nebraska. In May, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for May are September, June and May.
In May, there are 30.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Nebraska.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for May with an average of 14.1°. This is warmer than most places in Nebraska.
In May, there are 149.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Nebraska.
In May, there are 10.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Nebraska.
The humidity is usually comfortable in May but some summer months can be sticky or muggy. July is the most humid month, though humidity is low for most of the year. The most humid months are July, August and June.
May is the wettest month in May with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 41% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 25.9 inches in May means that it is drier than most places in Nebraska.
May is the rainiest month in May with 10.6 days of rain, and December is the driest month with only 3.2 rainy days. There are 73.9 rainy days annually in May, which is less rainy than most places in Nebraska. The rainiest season is Autumn when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 23.7 inches in May means that it is less snowy than most places in Nebraska. February is the snowiest month in May with 5.6 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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