May weather forecast
Red Desert, WY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Red Desert, Wyoming, with an average temperature ranging between max 59.7°F (15.4°C) and min 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

The transition from April to May brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) to a refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C). In Red Desert, May nights witness a steady temperature drop to a wintry 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 50%.

Rainfall

In Red Desert, during May, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Red Desert, there are 81.7 rainfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.8 snowfall days, in May, Red Desert aggregates 1.61" (41mm) of snow. In Red Desert, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.6 days and aggregates up to 33.39" (848mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:40 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

Red Desert in May has an average high-temperature of 59.7°F (15.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 50%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Red Desert, in May, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.8 snowfall days, in May, Red Desert aggregates 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Red Desert have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:40 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Red Desert is 11h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Red Desert, WY

Average temperature in May - Red Desert, WY
  • Average high temperature in May: 59.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Red Desert, WY

Average pressure in May - Red Desert, WY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Red Desert, WY

Average wind speed in May - Red Desert, WY
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Red Desert, WY

Average humidity in May - Red Desert, WY
  • Average humidity in May: 50%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (35%).

Average rainfall in May
Red Desert, WY

Average rainfall in May - Red Desert, WY
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.35").

Average rainfall days in May
Red Desert, WY

Average rainfall days in May - Red Desert, WY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Red Desert, WY

Average snowfall in May - Red Desert, WY
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Red Desert, WY

Average snowfall days in May - Red Desert, WY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Red Desert, WY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Red Desert, WY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Red Desert, WY

Average sunshine days in May - Red Desert, WY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Red Desert, WY

Average UV index in May - Red Desert, WY
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Red Desert, WY

Average cloud cover in May - Red Desert, WY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in May
Red Desert, WY

Average visibility in May - Red Desert, WY
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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