May weather forecast
Bench, ID

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Bench, Idaho, with an average temperature varying between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) in April to a refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C). Bench reports a sharp reduction in temperature during May, averaging at an icy 34.2°F (1.2°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 65%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.9 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Bench, in May, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow. In Bench, Idaho, during the entire year, snow falls for 106.2 days and aggregates up to 69.33" (1761mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of May in Bench, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:57 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Bench is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Bench?

In Bench, in May, the average high-temperature is 57.7°F (14.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Bench?

In May, the average relative humidity in Bench, Idaho, is 65%.

What is the wettest month in Bench?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Bench, Idaho. Rain falls for 14.9 days and accumulates 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Bench?

In Bench, Idaho, in May, during 14.9 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in May in Bench?

In Bench, in May, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.73" (44mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Bench?

In May, the average day length in Bench is 14h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Bench?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:57 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Bench?

In Bench, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.4h.

How high is the UV index in May in Bench?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Bench is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Bench, ID

Average temperature in May - Bench, ID
  • Average high temperature in May: 57.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Bench, ID

Average pressure in May - Bench, ID
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Bench, ID

Average wind speed in May - Bench, ID
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Bench, ID

Average humidity in May - Bench, ID
  • Average humidity in May: 65%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

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Average rainfall in May
Bench, ID

Average rainfall in May - Bench, ID
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in May
Bench, ID

Average rainfall days in May - Bench, ID
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Bench, ID

Average snowfall in May - Bench, ID
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.41").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Bench, ID

Average snowfall days in May - Bench, ID
  • Average snowfall days in May: 2.5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (19.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bench, ID

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bench, ID
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Bench, ID

Average sunshine days in May - Bench, ID
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Bench, ID

Average UV index in May - Bench, ID
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Bench, ID

Average cloud cover in May - Bench, ID
  • Average cloud cover in May: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in May
Bench, ID

Average visibility in May - Bench, ID
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (3mi).

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