Webster Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Webster

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
19.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
7.7°C
Avg Temp
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13.4°C
Avg Rain
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83 mm
Avg Humidity
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75%
Avg Wind
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0.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+4.6°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Webster May Weather Overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Webster, with average highs near 19.1°C and lows around 7.7°C (mean 13.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 83 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

Webster May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Webster. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in Webster was 2012 — when the month averaged 16.6°C — while the coldest was 1997 at 9.8°C. Typical May days reach 19.1°C with nights near 7.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp12.5°C→14.1°C+1.6°C
Max Temp18.2°C→19.7°C+1.5°C
Min Temp6.7°C→8.4°C+1.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

9.0°C–11.0°C2 yr (4%)
11.0°C–13.0°C18 yr (40%)
13.0°C–15.0°C15 yr (33%)
15.0°C–17.0°C10 yr (22%)

Webster May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is about average for rainfall in Webster, averaging 83 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 2004 with 150 mm, while the driest was 2007 at 27 mm.

Webster May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Webster during May averages 75%. The most humid May was 2011 at 85%, and the least humid was 1999 at 67%.

Webster May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 5.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Webster. The sunniest May was 2023 at 6.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 3.9.

Webster May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Webster during May is 0.4 m/s. The windiest May was 1997 at 0.5 m/s, while the calmest were 2019, 2022 and 2024, among others at 0.3 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Webster

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Cold
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How May Ranks in Webster

🔥5th warmest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Webster Weather by Month

Webster May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp13.0°C12.8°C13.0°C14.6°C13.8°C+0.8°C
Avg High18.7°C18.6°C18.8°C20.2°C19.3°C+0.6°C
Avg Low7.3°C7.1°C7.2°C8.8°C8.1°C+0.8°C
Avg Rain83 mm76 mm84 mm93 mm77 mm-6 mm

Extreme May Records in Webster

🔥Warmest May32.8°C2006
🧊Coldest May-2.7°C2020
🌧️Wettest May150 mm2004
🏜️Driest May27 mm2007
🌬️Windiest May0.5 m/s1997

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Webster have risen by about 1.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of -2.7°C (2020) to a record high of 32.8°C (2006).

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Rainfall in May is about average for rainfall, averaging 83 mm, with a wettest year of 150 mm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Webster?

A good time to visit Webster

May is a good time to visit Webster, with days averaging 19.1°C and nights around 7.7°C (mean 13.4°C, warmer than Webster's yearly average) and higher rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but May still suits most travellers.

See Webster's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Webster Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Webster, with average highs near 19.1°C and lows around 7.7°C (mean 13.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 83 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 83 mm of rainfall in Webster, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 150 mm (2004), and the driest just 27 mm (2007). Humidity sits around 75% and average wind speed is 0.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How May has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.2°C to 19.7°C and overnight lows from 6.7°C to 8.4°C over the same span.
May Weather in Webster, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202517.6°C12.7°C7.8°C27.2°C1.6°C148 mm82%0.4 m/s4.7
202421.6°C16.3°C10.9°C28.7°C4.7°C75 mm77%0.3 m/s5.6
202318.5°C12.5°C6.5°C29.3°C-0.5°C40 mm69%0.4 m/s6.4
202221.1°C15.1°C9.1°C29.0°C0.8°C68 mm76%0.3 m/s5.7
202119.5°C13.7°C7.8°C30.1°C-0.3°C67 mm71%0.4 m/s5.8
202017.7°C12.2°C6.7°C31.4°C-2.7°C62 mm77%0.4 m/s5.3
201917.8°C12.2°C6.5°C26.1°C2.5°C111 mm82%0.3 m/s4.5
201822.1°C16.1°C10.1°C28.6°C2.4°C61 mm78%0.4 m/s5.9
201717.2°C12.6°C7.9°C26.6°C0.1°C142 mm81%0.4 m/s4.7
201619.0°C13.4°C7.7°C32.0°C1.6°C58 mm74%0.4 m/s5.9
201523.0°C16.4°C9.8°C30.8°C-0.3°C107 mm71%0.4 m/s5.9
201419.3°C13.8°C8.3°C27.0°C1.9°C101 mm78%0.4 m/s5.5
201321.1°C15.1°C9.1°C30.2°C-0.3°C83 mm73%0.4 m/s5.9
2012 🔥22.5°C16.6°C10.7°C31.5°C2.8°C59 mm74%0.3 m/s5.8
201118.9°C14.0°C9.0°C28.7°C2.5°C139 mm85%0.3 m/s4.7
201021.3°C15.3°C9.3°C32.3°C-0.5°C65 mm72%0.4 m/s5.6
200919.5°C13.3°C7.1°C26.4°C0.1°C78 mm72%0.4 m/s5.8
200817.1°C11.4°C5.8°C26.1°C-2.0°C50 mm73%0.4 m/s5.3
200719.7°C13.4°C7.1°C29.8°C0.6°C27 mm69%0.4 m/s6.2
200620.1°C14.2°C8.3°C32.8°C0.0°C61 mm73%0.4 m/s5.4
200516.8°C11.2°C5.7°C27.2°C-0.7°C28 mm73%0.4 m/s6.1
2004 🌧️20.5°C14.5°C8.6°C29.8°C0.2°C150 mm81%0.3 m/s5.1
200317.1°C11.9°C6.8°C24.3°C1.4°C124 mm80%0.4 m/s4.9
200216.6°C11.0°C5.4°C25.5°C0.4°C131 mm75%0.4 m/s5.2
200120.9°C14.7°C8.5°C28.0°C3.0°C73 mm69%0.4 m/s5.5
200019.8°C14.1°C8.5°C27.2°C2.9°C117 mm80%0.4 m/s4.8
199921.3°C15.0°C8.7°C31.5°C1.6°C54 mm67%0.4 m/s5.8
199821.1°C15.9°C10.7°C30.2°C5.0°C78 mm79%0.4 m/s5.5
1997 ❄️15.2°C9.8°C4.4°C22.3°C-0.9°C69 mm73%0.5 m/s5
199616.6°C11.2°C5.7°C27.4°C-0.3°C107 mm77%0.4 m/s5.5
199518.4°C12.6°C6.8°C26.1°C-1.3°C49 mm70%0.4 m/s5.6
199417.1°C11.1°C5.2°C26.9°C-0.4°C81 mm76%0.4 m/s5.2
199318.9°C12.9°C6.8°C28.3°C1.8°C34 mm72%0.4 m/s5.3
199218.8°C12.4°C6.1°C27.0°C0.3°C78 mm74%0.4 m/s5.6
199121.6°C15.9°C10.2°C28.8°C0.4°C68 mm78%0.4 m/s5
199016.5°C11.2°C5.9°C24.0°C0.6°C145 mm78%0.4 m/s4.5
198917.5°C12.6°C7.6°C27.7°C0.4°C147 mm80%0.4 m/s4.5
198819.6°C13.5°C7.5°C28.6°C-0.3°C62 mm73%0.4 m/s5.1
198720.6°C14.3°C7.9°C30.7°C-0.8°C33 mm72%0.4 m/s5.5
198619.7°C14.3°C9.0°C26.5°C-1.4°C73 mm76%0.4 m/s5.3
198519.8°C13.8°C7.8°C26.9°C0.8°C69 mm70%0.4 m/s5.5
198415.3°C10.3°C5.4°C24.8°C-0.2°C150 mm80%0.4 m/s3.9
198316.6°C11.0°C5.3°C23.8°C-1.1°C79 mm76%0.4 m/s—
198220.4°C14.5°C8.6°C27.0°C2.9°C68 mm76%0.4 m/s—
198119.1°C12.9°C6.6°C27.0°C-1.1°C66 mm71%0.3 m/s—

Actual recorded May data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Webster May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Webster in May?▼

The average high in May is around 19.1°C with lows near 7.7°C (mean 13.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Webster in May?▼

May averages 83 mm of rainfall in Webster, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 150 mm in 2004.

What was the hottest May on record in Webster?▼

The hottest May reached 32.8°C in 2006. The coldest dipped to -2.7°C in 2020.

Has May in Webster gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 18.2°C to 19.7°C and overnight lows from 6.7°C to 8.4°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit Webster?▼

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Webster and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 19.1°C daytime highs and 7.7°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Webster?▼

Not quite — May is the 8th coolest month in Webster, averaging 13.4°C.

What should I pack for Webster in May?▼

For May in Webster, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 19.1°C and lows of 7.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Webster humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 75% — quite humid.

How windy is Webster in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 0.4 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 0.5 m/s (1997).

Which May had the most rainfall in Webster?▼

The wettest May on record was 2004 with 150 mm. On average, May sees 83 mm.

Where does this May weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Webster behaves each May, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for May specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.