Independence Weather in May

What's the weather like in Independence (Kansas) in May 2024?

The climate in Independence during May can be summarized as warm and wet.

May is in the spring in Independence and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

Independence weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 25.6°C 78°F
Nightly temperature 12.9°C 55.1°F
Average temperature 19.2°C 66.6°F
Daily sunshine 9.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 142 mm 5.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 15.5°C 59.8°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average May is the wettest month of the year in Independence with around 142mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Independence

Independence average temperature in May

May rainfall

Independence average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Independence average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Independence in May 2024.

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Independence weather stats

Independence weather statistics
Hottest month: July 33.1°C 91.6°F
Driest month: January 34mm 1.3ins
Sunniest month: July 11.5hrs
Coldest month: January 5.7°C 42.3°F
Wettest month: May 142mm 5.6ins
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