May weather forecast
St. Louis, MO

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A beautiful twilight over the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri
A beautiful twilight over the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri

Weather in May

May dawns with improved weather conditions and temperatures, making it ideal for outdoor activities and explorations. The high temperatures rise further, granting the city a pleasant, slightly warm ambiance. The city basks in the highest average temperatures of 57.2°F (14°C) experienced this year. The onset of summer ushers in better lit and longer days in St. Louis. However, humidity levels display an upward trend, adding moisture to the warming air.

Temperature

A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen in St. Louis with the onset of May, moving from a comfortable 67.5°F (19.7°C) in April to a moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C). During May, the nighttime temperature in St. Louis averages of 57.2°F (14°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in St. Louis is 66.5%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in St. Louis. Rain falls for 11.9 days and accumulates 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In St. Louis, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In St. Louis, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of May in St. Louis, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In St. Louis, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in St. Louis is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 8 in May transforms into the following instructions:
It is crucial to take precautions; skin and eyes can get damaged if left unprotected. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In St. Louis, 76.3°F (24.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 57.2°F (14°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 66.5%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 11.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In St. Louis, in May, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 4.72" (120mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In St. Louis, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does St. Louis have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does St. Louis have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
St. Louis, MO

Average temperature in May - St. Louis, MO
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average humidity in May
St. Louis, MO

Average humidity in May - St. Louis, MO
  • Average humidity in May: 66.5%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75.8%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (63.5%).

Average rainfall in May
St. Louis, MO

Average rainfall in May - St. Louis, MO
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

Average rainfall days in May
St. Louis, MO

Average rainfall days in May - St. Louis, MO
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
St. Louis, MO

Average snowfall in May - St. Louis, MO
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
St. Louis, MO

Average snowfall days in May - St. Louis, MO
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
St. Louis, MO

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - St. Louis, MO
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average UV index in May
St. Louis, MO

Average UV index in May - St. Louis, MO
  • Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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