May Weather in La Crosse

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in La Crosse, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 15°C (60°F). Highs can soar to 31°C (88°F), while lows may dip to 3°C (37°F). Typically, the humidity level in La Crosse throughout May hovers around 75%.

3°C (37°F)

Minimum temperature

15°C (60°F)

Average temperature

31°C (88°F)

Maximum temperature

75%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, La Crosse averages 141 mm (5.5 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 15 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 44 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 36 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 36% probability of sunny days during this period.

141 mm (5.5 inches)

Precipitation

15 rainy days

Rainy days

8 hours 36 minutes

Sunshine hours

36%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in La Crosse reaches a maximum of 9, 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 8 9 8 7 5 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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