May weather forecast
Glendale, AZ

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The scenic and watery landscape of Glendale town in Arizona
The scenic and watery landscape of Glendale town in Arizona

Weather in May

May sees the desert charm of Glendale in full swing, as the city shifts into its typically hot, dry summer mode. An appreciable surge in temperatures as compared to April aligns with the well-known Arizonian summer. Darkness is shirked off further with an expanded daylight duration stretching to 13.9 hours. Utilizing this abundant sunshine, after-dark activities remain feasible for night owls. With a continued reduction in cloud cover, stargazers find delight in unobstructed nightly celestial observations.

Temperature

As May arrives in Glendale, a slight rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a warm 82°F in April to a hot 89.2°F. A marked difference from the daytime temperatures, Glendale's nighttime temperature falls to an average low of 66°F in May.

Humidity

In Glendale, the average relative humidity in May is 19%.

Rainfall

In Glendale, during May, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" of precipitation. In Glendale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 59.7 days and collects up to 8.23" of precipitation.

Daylight

In Glendale, Arizona, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of May, in Glendale, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 7:33 pm MST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Glendale, Arizona, is 11.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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FAQ

How hot is May in Glendale?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 89.2°F and 66°F respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Glendale?

In Glendale, the average relative humidity in May is 19%.

How much does it rain in Glendale in May?

In Glendale, in May, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 0.12" of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May in Glendale?

The average day length in May in Glendale is 13h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Glendale?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Glendale, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 7:33 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Glendale have in May?

In Glendale, Arizona, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Glendale?

In Glendale, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Glendale, AZ

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (101.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 66°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (83.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (46.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
Glendale, AZ

Average pressure in May - Glendale, AZ
  • Average pressure in May: 29.84"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).

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Average wind speed in May
Glendale, AZ

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Glendale, AZ

Average humidity in May - Glendale, AZ
  • Average humidity in May: 19%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (43%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

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Average rainfall in May
Glendale, AZ

Average rainfall in May - Glendale, AZ
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.12"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in May
Glendale, AZ

Average rainfall days in May - Glendale, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.1 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Glendale, AZ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Glendale, 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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Glendale, AZ

Average sunshine days in May - Glendale, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 28.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Glendale, AZ

Average UV index in May - Glendale, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Glendale, AZ

Average cloud cover in May - Glendale, 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 5).

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Average visibility in May
Glendale, AZ

Average visibility in May - Glendale, 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).

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