May weather forecastDeath Valley National Park, CA
May
Weather in May
May in Death Valley National Park is best described by two words, hot and dry. Daytime temperature peaks significantly, hitting a high of around 100.5°F (38.1°C), demonstrating the park's transition into summer. The UV index also rises to reach a high level of 9. As a result, sun protection becomes increasingly vital for anyone spending prolonged periods outdoors. Meanwhile, the probability of rainfall hits a yearly low, underlining the desert-like nature of the weather during this month.Temperature
The shift from April to May in Death Valley National Park sees an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a tropical 90.5°F (32.5°C) to a fiery hot 100.6°F (38.1°C). Death Valley National Park, amid May nights, sees a noteworthy disparity from daily highs with an average temperature of 72.7°F (22.6°C).Rainfall
May is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation.Daylight
In Death Valley National Park, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:00 pm PDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 12h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 9. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 9 in May leads to these recommendations:
Always be cautious. Skin and eyes can be affected swiftly without protection. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher should be applied generously and frequently reapplied even on cloudy days, especially after each swim or outdoor workout.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Death Valley National Park, CA
- Average high temperature in May: 100.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (116.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (65.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 72.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (88°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (38.3°F).
Average rainfall in May
Death Valley National Park, CA
- Average rainfall in May: 0"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (0.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0").
Average rainfall days in May
Death Valley National Park, CA
- Average rainfall days in May: 1 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, February, March and December (3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and July (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Death Valley National Park, CA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 12h
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 13h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h).
Average UV index in May
Death Valley National Park, CA
- Average UV index in May: 9
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 10).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
