May Weather in Kansas City

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Kansas City, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 19°C (66°F). Highs can soar to 31°C (89°F), while lows may dip to 6°C (43°F). Typically, the humidity level in Kansas City throughout May hovers around 82%.

6°C (43°F)

Minimum temperature

19°C (66°F)

Average temperature

31°C (89°F)

Maximum temperature

82%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Kansas City averages 215 mm (8.5 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 15 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 19 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 5 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 26% probability of sunny days during this period.

215 mm (8.5 inches)

Precipitation

15 rainy days

Rainy days

9 hours 5 minutes

Sunshine hours

26%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Kansas City reaches a maximum of 10, indicating a level of VeryHigh exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 15 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 2 3 5 7 9 10 9 8 6 3 2 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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