Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Joplin with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 22°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Joplin in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Joplin with warm temperatures, averaging around 25°C during the day and nights close to 14°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 24°C, with nights close to 15°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Joplin will be around 26°C, with nights close to 17°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 380 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 39% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Joplin. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Joplin in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
25°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
28°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
22°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
380 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Joplin?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Joplin. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Joplin in May
With 34°C, Joplin hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Joplin
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Joplin, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Joplin
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Joplin, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 12 days of rain in Joplin.
Daily UV Index in May in Joplin
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Joplin, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Joplin Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Joplin, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Joplin Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Joplin, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Joplin
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Average Weather in Joplin by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Joplin. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
