May weather forecast
El Mirage, AZ

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Weather in May

The arrival of May in El Mirage signals the preamble to the arid summer climate. Temperatures considerably rise, and the high reaches up to 89.2°F (31.8°C), warning for the upcoming hotter conditions of the summer. The desert begins to dominate the weather patterns with a sharp drop in rainfall and an increase in the count of sunny days. It's a fantastic time for night excursions as the temperature drops to a pleasant level after sunset. Relative humidity drops to its lowest point in the year at 20%, signifying the dry spell associated with the desert climate.

Temperature

The transition from April to May brings a subtle temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a warm 81.3°F (27.4°C) to a tropical 89.2°F (31.8°C). El Mirage, amidst the high May temperatures, experiences a substantial shift to an average nighttime low of 66°F (18.9°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 20%.

Rainfall

In El Mirage, during May, the rain falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation. In El Mirage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 60.7 days and collects up to 8.62" (219mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in El Mirage is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 7:34 pm MST.

Sunshine

In El Mirage, the average sunshine in May is 11.9h.

UV index

In El Mirage, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during May morphs into the following directions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is May in El Mirage?

In El Mirage, 89.2°F (31.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 66°F (18.9°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in El Mirage?

The average relative humidity in May in El Mirage is 20%.

How much does it rain in El Mirage in May?

In May, in El Mirage, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout May, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does El Mirage have in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in El Mirage?

On the first day of May in El Mirage, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 7:34 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in May in El Mirage?

The average sunshine duration in May in El Mirage is 11.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in El Mirage?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in El Mirage, Arizona, is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
El Mirage, AZ

Average temperature in May - El Mirage, AZ
  • Average high temperature in May: 89.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (101.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 66°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (83.1°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (46°F).

Average pressure in May
El Mirage, AZ

Average pressure in May - El Mirage, AZ
  • Average pressure in May: 29.83"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
El Mirage, AZ

Average wind speed in May - El Mirage, AZ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
El Mirage, AZ

Average humidity in May - El Mirage, AZ
  • Average humidity in May: 20%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (44%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

Average rainfall in May
El Mirage, AZ

Average rainfall in May - El Mirage, AZ
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in May
El Mirage, AZ

Average rainfall days in May - El Mirage, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
El Mirage, AZ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - El Mirage, AZ
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
El Mirage, AZ

Average sunshine days in May - El Mirage, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 28.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in May
El Mirage, AZ

Average UV index in May - El Mirage, AZ
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
El Mirage, AZ

Average cloud cover in May - El Mirage, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in May
El Mirage, AZ

Average visibility in May - El Mirage, AZ
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

El Mirage, Arizona, USA

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