May weather forecastFort McDowell, AZ

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Fort McDowell, is a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 86.7°F (30.4°C).

Temperature

Fort McDowell perceives a slight temperature ascent during May, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a warm 79.3°F (26.3°C) in April to a tropical 86.7°F (30.4°C). In the face of high daytime temperatures, Fort McDowell witnesses a consistent average nighttime low of 63.1°F (17.3°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 21%.

Rainfall

May and June are months with the least rain in Fort McDowell when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of rain.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 7:31 pm MST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Fort McDowell is 11.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in May translates into these instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Fort McDowell, is 86.7°F (30.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 63.1°F (17.3°C).

The average relative humidity in May is 21%.

The months with the least rainfall are May and June Rain falls for 2.7 days and accumulates 0.12" (3mm) of rain.

In May, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout May, 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 7:31 pm MST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.9h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Fort McDowell is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

79.3°F

86.7°F

98.2°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.4mph

7.5mph

6.8mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

27.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

11%

Average visibility

6mi

Average temperature in May
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average high temperature in May: 86.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (99.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (60.3°F).

Average low temperature in May: 63.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (44.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average pressure in May: 29.85"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average humidity in May: 21%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (46%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

Average rainfall in May
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average rainfall in May: 0.12"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in May
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average rainfall days in May: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.6 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average daylight in May: 13h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

Average sunshine in May: 11h and 54min

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
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average sunshine days in May: 28 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

Average UV index in May
Fort McDowell, 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
Fort McDowell, AZ

Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Fort McDowell, 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).