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The weather in May in Kansas

It's warm in May in Kansas with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 15°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Kansas. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Kansas, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 38°C in 2014, Kansas reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 118 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Kansas

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kansas. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Kansas New York
Average temperature 24°C 22°C
Max. temperature 28°C 28°C
Min. temperature 8°C -5°C
Total precipitation 118 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 14 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Kansas with warm temps, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights around 11°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 24°C, with nights around 12°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kansas is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

Check out the climate of Kansas for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Kansas is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Kansas to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Kansas, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Kansas

Temperature in May in Kansas over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Kansas, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Kansas

Total precipitation in May in Kansas over the years

Daily UV index in May in Kansas

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kansas, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Kansas by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kansas. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.