Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The shift from April to May introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) to a still refreshing 67.8°F (19.9°C). Fort Defiance encounters a substantial decline from its daily high to a low-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C) during May nights.Humidity
In Fort Defiance, Arizona, the average relative humidity in May is 31%.Rainfall
In Fort Defiance, in May, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Defiance, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.1 days and collects up to 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Fort Defiance. May is the last month it regularly snows in Fort Defiance. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Fort Defiance aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fort Defiance, there are 37.7 snowfall days, and 22.44" (570mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:26 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Fort Defiance, the average sunshine in May is 11.4h.UV index
In Fort Defiance, Arizona, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Fort Defiance?
What is the average humidity in May in Fort Defiance?
How much does it rain in Fort Defiance in May?
What is the last month it snows in Fort Defiance?
What is the average length of the day in May in Fort Defiance?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Fort Defiance?
How many hours of sunshine does Fort Defiance have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Fort Defiance?
Average temperature in May
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average high temperature in May: 67.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 44.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average wind speed in May: 10.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average humidity in May: 31%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).
Average rainfall in May
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average rainfall in May: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.39").
Average rainfall days in May
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average rainfall days in May: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average snowfall in May: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average sunshine days in May: 21.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average cloud cover in May: 15
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in May
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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