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
In Alta Sierra, the onset of May comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from April's comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C) to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). May nights in Alta Sierra bring a significant cooling from the heat of the day, with averages of 48.4°F (9.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 60%.Rainfall
In May, in Alta Sierra, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout May, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Alta Sierra, there are 82 rainfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Alta Sierra are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Alta Sierra aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 6.8 snowfall days, and 14.41" (366mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Alta Sierra, California, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.On the first day of May in Alta Sierra, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:24 pm PDT.
Sunshine
In Alta Sierra, the average sunshine in May is 10.8h.UV index
In Alta Sierra, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Alta Sierra in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Alta Sierra?
How much does it rain in Alta Sierra in May?
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What is the average length of the day in May in Alta Sierra?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Alta Sierra?
How many hours of sunshine does Alta Sierra have in May?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Alta Sierra?
Average temperature in May
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average humidity in May: 60%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (37%).
Average rainfall in May
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (6.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").
Average rainfall days in May
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average rainfall days in May: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average sunshine days in May: 23.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Alta Sierra, CA
- Average cloud cover in May: 22
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).
Average visibility in May
Alta Sierra, CA
- 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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