May weather forecast
Quartzsite, AZ

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Weather in May

As Quartzsite steps into May, the city starts feeling the dry heat of the impending summer. With almost 14 hours of daylight, the city bathes in abundant sunlight with temperatures reaching up to 89.2°F (31.8°C) and a minimum of 68.2°F (20.1°C). The desert terrain accepts this switch in weather, adjusting to the hotter days and offering a unique summer landscape. Despite the rise in temperatures, cool nights continue to offer respite from the daytime heat. June will bring even more intense temperatures, marking the height of summer in Quartzsite.

Temperature

The onset of May in Quartzsite brings a minor temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a moderately hot 81.5°F (27.5°C) in April to a hot 89.2°F (31.8°C). Quartzsite, during the nights of May, experiences an average temperature drop to an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Humidity

In Quartzsite, the average relative humidity in May is 21%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.4 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Quartzsite, Arizona, is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 7:41 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Quartzsite is 12h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Quartzsite, Arizona, is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Quartzsite in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Quartzsite, records 89.2°F (31.8°C), while the low-temperature is 68.2°F (20.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Quartzsite?

The average relative humidity in May in Quartzsite, Arizona, is 21%.

What is the driest month in Quartzsite?

May is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1.4 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Quartzsite?

In Quartzsite, in May, it is raining for 1.4 days, with typically 0.08" (2mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Quartzsite have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Quartzsite?

On the first day of May in Quartzsite, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 7:41 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Quartzsite have in May?

In Quartzsite, the average sunshine duration in May is 12h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Quartzsite?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Quartzsite, AZ

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (103.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 68.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (85.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Quartzsite, AZ

Average pressure in May - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average pressure in May: 29.79"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.74"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Quartzsite, AZ

Average wind speed in May - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, November and December (6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Quartzsite, AZ

Average humidity in May - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average humidity in May: 21%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (40%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

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Average rainfall in May
Quartzsite, AZ

Average rainfall in May - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.08"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in May
Quartzsite, AZ

Average rainfall days in May - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (1.4 days).

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

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

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: 12h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Quartzsite, AZ

Average sunshine days in May - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 29.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (19.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Quartzsite, AZ

Average UV index in May - Quartzsite, 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
Quartzsite, AZ

Average cloud cover in May - Quartzsite, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in May
Quartzsite, AZ

Average visibility in May - Quartzsite, 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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