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
A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks May, adjusting from April's frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C) to a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C). Throughout May, the nighttime temperature averages to a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 46%.Rainfall
In Benton, during May, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Benton, there are 51.4 rainfall days, and 9.21" (234mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall in Benton. May is the last month it regularly snows in Benton. During 2.9 snowfall days, in May, Benton aggregates 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Benton, there are 47.4 snowfall days, and 42.72" (1085mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Benton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.On the first day of May in Benton, California, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:09 pm PDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Benton is 11.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Benton is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Benton?
What is the average humidity in May in Benton?
How many days does it rain in May in Benton?
What is the last month it snows in Benton?
How many hours of daylight does Benton have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Benton?
How many hours of sunshine does Benton have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Benton?
Average temperature in May
Benton, CA
- Average high temperature in May: 57.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 37.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Benton, CA
- Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Benton, CA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Benton, CA
- Average humidity in May: 46%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (29%).
Average rainfall in May
Benton, CA
- Average rainfall in May: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Benton, CA
- Average rainfall days in May: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (6.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Benton, CA
- Average snowfall in May: 1.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Benton, CA
- Average snowfall days in May: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Benton, CA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Benton, CA
- Average sunshine days in May: 20 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (26 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (18.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Benton, CA
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Benton, CA
- Average cloud cover in May: 13
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in May
Benton, 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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