May weather forecast
Hammond, IN

englishespañol中文
Share

Weather in May

May brings a warm welcome in Hammond with higher temperatures and longer days. It also marks the last month where a trace of snowfall, though negligibly small, may occur. Precipitation is quite high at 3.27" (83mm) across 16.6 days, keeping the city green and fresh. This month is characterized by strong daylight hours, which reaches 14.5 hours. The wind is less forceful in May, providing a calm and peaceful ambiance.

Temperature

May's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in April to a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C). In May, the average low-temperature is a fresh 52°F (11.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Hammond is 77%.

Rainfall

In Hammond, in May, during 16.6 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.7 rainfall days, and 25.31" (643mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Hammond.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Hammond is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:17 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Hammond is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hammond in May?

The high-temperature in Hammond, Indiana, during May is 66.7°F (19.3°C) and the low-temperature is 52°F (11.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Hammond?

In May, the average relative humidity in Hammond is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Hammond?

In May, in Hammond, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout May, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Hammond?

In Hammond, Indiana, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in Hammond in May?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Hammond?

In May, the average day length in Hammond, Indiana, is 14h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Hammond?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:17 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Hammond?

The average sunshine duration in May in Hammond, Indiana, is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Hammond?

In Hammond, Indiana, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Hammond, IN

Average temperature in May - Hammond, IN
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in May
Hammond, IN

Average pressure in May - Hammond, IN
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Hammond, IN

Average wind speed in May - Hammond, IN
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Hammond, IN

Average humidity in May - Hammond, IN
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Hammond, IN

Average rainfall in May - Hammond, IN
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in May
Hammond, IN

Average rainfall days in May - Hammond, IN
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hammond, IN

Average snowfall in May - Hammond, IN
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Hammond, IN

Average snowfall days in May - Hammond, IN
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hammond, IN

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hammond, IN
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hammond, IN

Average sunshine days in May - Hammond, IN
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Hammond, IN

Average UV index in May - Hammond, IN
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Hammond, IN

Average cloud cover in May - Hammond, IN
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Hammond, IN

Average visibility in May - Hammond, IN
  • 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).

Hammond, Indiana, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location