Minneapolis Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind

Temperature
17.9°C
64.3°F
High temperature
23.3°C
73.9°F
Low temperature
12°C
53.5°F
Feels like
17.7°C
63.8°F
Rainy days
9 days
Rainfall level
1.18mm
0.05 inch
Cloud coverage
37.4%
Wind speed
21.2km/h
13.2mph
Daylight time
14:51:35
UV index
7.5
1
partly cloudy day
9.4°C
49.0°F
2
clear day
10.8°C
51.0°F
3
clear day
12.7°C
55.0°F
4
partly cloudy day
18.3°C
65.0°F
5
rain
14.6°C
58.0°F
6
rain
15.0°C
59.0°F
7
partly cloudy day
17.9°C
64.0°F
8
partly cloudy day
17.6°C
64.0°F
9
partly cloudy day
16.5°C
62.0°F
10
rain
20.2°C
68.0°F
11
rain
20.7°C
69.0°F
12
rain
20.4°C
69.0°F
13
rain
17.5°C
64.0°F
14
rain
14.0°C
57.0°F
15
clear day
16.5°C
62.0°F
16
partly cloudy day
20.1°C
68.0°F
17
partly cloudy day
15.4°C
60.0°F
18
rain
16.1°C
61.0°F
19
partly cloudy day
11.5°C
53.0°F
20
clear day
15.3°C
60.0°F
21
clear day
18.5°C
65.0°F
22
clear day
20.8°C
69.0°F
23
clear day
22.0°C
72.0°F
24
partly cloudy day
18.7°C
66.0°F
25
partly cloudy day
19.0°C
66.0°F
26
clear day
19.8°C
68.0°F
27
clear day
20.9°C
70.0°F
28
partly cloudy day
21.2°C
70.0°F
29
partly cloudy day
24.1°C
75.0°F
30
rain
24.4°C
76.0°F
31
partly cloudy day
25.6°C
78.0°F

In May, Minneapolis has mild weather with an average temperature of 17.9°C (64.2°F). Daily highs reach an average of 23.3°C (73.9°F) while overnight lows drop to 12.0°C (53.6°F). Temperatures can occasionally reach highs of 30°C (86°F) or drop to lows of 0°C (32°F).

May sees a significant increase in sunshine and Minneapolis experiences 15.5 hours of daylight on average. The city has partly cloudy skies with a 37.4% chance of overcast conditions. Minneapolis receives an average of 1.18 inches (29.9 mm) of precipitation spread over 9 days during May. Rain is the most common form of precipitation, but there is still a small chance of snow. The city has a 7.4% chance of a rainy day, a 0% chance of a snowy day, and a 100% chance of a day without any precipitation at all.

What is the temperature in Minneapolis in May?

Average air temperature in Minneapolis is 17.9°C (64.3°F) in May. The outside temperature in Minneapolis feels like 17.7°C (63.8°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 23.3°C (73.9°F) and feels like 23°C (73.5°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 12°C (53.5°F) which feels like 11.5°C (52.7°F).

Daily Temperature in Minneapolis in May 0°C / 32.0°F 10°C / 50.0°F 20°C / 68.0°F 30°C / 86.0°F 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

How hot is Minneapolis in May?

The hot temperature in May in Minneapolis rises to 31.2°C (88.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 54% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 31.3 °C (88.3°F). The average maximum temp in Minneapolis is 23.3°C (88.3°F) during day time in May.

How cold is Minneapolis in May?

The coldest temp in Minneapolis in May drops to 2.7°C (36.9°F) during the cold nights. With 21.2km/h (13.2mph) winds and 54% humidity it feels like 1°C (33.8°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 12°C (53.5°F) during night time in May.

Does it rain in Minneapolis in May?

Yes, it rains for 9 days in Minneapolis, United States in May averaging 1.18 mm of precipitation. Minneapolis has a 29% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.

How much does it rain in Minneapolis throughout May?

Minneapolis has 1.18 mm (0.05 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 9 days out of the entire month.

Is Minneapolis windy in May?

The average speed of wind in Minneapolis, United States during May is 21.2km/h (13.2mph) and average windgust is 40.9km/h (25.4mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 42.2km/h (26.2mph).

Daily wind speed in Minneapolis in May 0km/h (0mph) 11km/h (7mph) 22km/h (14mph) 33km/h (21mph) 44km/h (27mph) 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

What is the direction of the wind in Minneapolis in May?

Most days of May the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in Minneapolis.

What are the humidity levels in Minneapolis in May?

The average humidity levels in Minneapolis in May are 54%. Daily humidity levels in Minneapolis range from 30.1% to 85.9% during May.

Daily humidity levels in Minneapolis in May 0% 22% 44% 66% 88% 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

How many hours of daylight are in Minneapolis in May?

Minneapolis has 14 hours 51 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Minneapolis in May is at 5:44:23 and the sunset is at 20:35:58.

What is the cloud coverage in Minneapolis in May?

Clouds cover 37.4% of the sky on average throughout May in Minneapolis. The cloud coverage ranges from 0% to 99.6% depending on the day of the month.

What is the UV level in May in Minneapolis?

The average UV index in Minneapolis is 7.5 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 10.

What is the solar radiation in Minneapolis in May?

The average solar radiation is 317.7 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Minneapolis during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 49.5 W/m2 to 577.3 W/m2.

What is the solar energy during May in Minneapolis?

The average solar energy during May in Minneapolis is 27.4 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 4.4 MJ/m2, to 50.3 MJ/m2 during May.

Are there severe weather risks in Minneapolis in May?

Yes, there is a 11.9% risk for severe weather in Minneapolis, United States in May.

What is the air pressure in Minneapolis in May?

On average the air pressure in Minneapolis in May is 1016.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1006.7 mb to 1030.1 mb.

What is the visibility in Minneapolis in May?

The average daylight visibility in Minneapolis in May is 15.5 km (9.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 11.4 km (7.1 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout May.

What is the dew point in Minneapolis in May?

The average dew point in Minneapolis during May is 7.3°C (45.1°F).

Where is the data for Minneapolis climate in May coming from?

The climate data for Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States in May is collected from the following weather stations.

  • MINNEAPOLIS CRYSTAL AIRPORT, MN US
  • MINNEAPOLIS ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, MN US
  • ST. PAUL DOWNTOWN AIRPORT, MN US
  • DW0937 St. Paul MN US
  • FW0824 Minneapolis MN US
  • MSP Airport MN US
  • Fridley MN US
  • KMIC
  • KMSP
  • KSTP