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
The shift into May is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C) in April to a warm 75.9°F (24.4°C). Cottonwood observes a distinct decrease from peak daytime temperatures, with an average low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) throughout the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Cottonwood is 52%.Rainfall
In Cottonwood, in May, during 6.7 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cottonwood, there are 88.3 rainfall days, and 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January, March through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Cottonwood is 14h and 26min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:32 pm PDT.
Sunshine
In Cottonwood, the average sunshine in May is 11.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Cottonwood is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index intensity in May in Cottonwood?
Average temperature in May
Cottonwood, CA
- Average high temperature in May: 75.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (38.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Cottonwood, CA
- Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Cottonwood, CA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in May
Cottonwood, CA
- Average humidity in May: 52%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (31%).
Average rainfall in May
Cottonwood, CA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.08").
Average rainfall days in May
Cottonwood, CA
- Average rainfall days in May: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cottonwood, CA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Cottonwood, CA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cottonwood, CA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cottonwood, CA
- Average sunshine days in May: 22.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Cottonwood, CA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Cottonwood, CA
- Average cloud cover in May: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 5).
Average visibility in May
Cottonwood, 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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