May celebrates Labor Day (May 1st) in many countries around the world.
May (Month)
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Facts About May (Month)
May brings the famous Cherry Blossom festivals in northern Japan.
May includes important national holidays in Mexico, Korea, and many other countries.
May marks the start of the climbing season on Mount Everest due to favorable weather.
May brings the midnight sun to Arctic regions, where the sun doesn’t set for many days.
Agricultural Connections
May is prime planting time for summer vegetables in many Northern Hemisphere gardens.
May brings the first strawberry harvests in many temperate regions.
May is when many farmers begin moving their herds to summer pastures in mountainous regions.
May sees the emergence of beneficial insects like ladybugs and praying mantises in gardens.
May marks the traditional time to plant heat-loving crops like tomatoes and peppers.
May brings the first cutting of hay in many farming regions.
May is when many fruit trees finish blooming and begin forming small fruits.
May traditionally marks the time when beekeepers add honey supers to their hives.
May sees rapid grass growth, requiring more frequent mowing of lawns and fields.
May brings optimal conditions for mushroom hunting in many forests.
Historical Events
May 1st, 1931 marked the opening of the Empire State Building in New York City.
May 6th, 1937 saw the tragic Hindenburg airship disaster in New Jersey.
May 14th, 1804 marked the start of Lewis and Clark’s famous expedition across North America.
May 20th, 1932 saw Amelia Earhart become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
May 27th, 1937 marked the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
May 29th, 1953 saw the first successful climb to the summit of Mount Everest by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.
May 17th, 1875 saw the first Kentucky Derby horse race.
May 24th, 1844 marked the sending of the first telegraph message by Samuel Morse.
May 25th, 1961 heard President Kennedy announce the goal of landing on the moon.
Weather Patterns
May often experiences dramatic weather changes as warm and cold air masses clash.
May sees the formation of many thunderstorms as warm air rises rapidly.
May brings an average of 3–4 inches of rain in most temperate regions.
May marks the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season preparation period.
May typically sees the last frost in northern temperate zones.
May brings rapidly warming soil temperatures, ideal for seed germination.
May often experiences strong temperature swings between day and night.
May sees increasing humidity levels as summer approaches.
May brings longer periods of sunny weather in most Northern Hemisphere locations.
Cultural Festivals
May hosts the famous Chelsea Flower Show in London, celebrating garden design.
May brings the Cannes Film Festival to France, showcasing international cinema.
May features the Indianapolis 500 car race, held over Memorial Day weekend.
May celebrates the Kentucky Derby, known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.”
In May, tons of Renaissance Faires pop up, turning towns into medieval European adventures! People dress up, joust, and dance like knights and ladies from long ago.
May brings numerous graduation ceremonies and celebrations worldwide.
May features many spring music festivals as weather improves.
May hosts the Eurovision Song Contest, uniting European countries through music.
May brings numerous food festivals celebrating spring harvests.
May features many outdoor art festivals taking advantage of mild weather.
Natural Phenomena
May often sees the first fireflies appearing in evening gardens.
May brings the peak of spring bird migration in many regions.
May witnesses the emergence of many species of butterflies.
May sees rapid growth in garden plants as daylight increases.
May brings the return of many migratory species to their summer homes.
May witnesses the first sea turtle nesting on many beaches.
