May weather forecast
Idaho City, ID

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Weather in May

May season in Idaho City is definitively warmer, giving forth to full-fledged spring. With temperature bounds set from 41.5°F (5.3°C) to 64.8°F (18.2°C), outdoor activities thrive in more favorable weather conditions. Plants blossom at their fullest thanks to sustained rainfall, lending vibrance to the landscape. Periods of sunlight exceed half the hours in a day, inducing a noticeably drier atmosphere. The close-knit combination of mild heat, extended daylight, and diminished humidity positions May as an inviting month for tourists and locals alike.

Temperature

The onset of May in Idaho City, Idaho, brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a cool 53.6°F (12°C) in April to an enjoyable 64.8°F (18.2°C). Idaho City's nights during May are marked by a pronounced drop from daytime temperatures, experiencing an average low of 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 56%.

Rainfall

In Idaho City, Idaho, in May, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Idaho City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.4 days and collects up to 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Idaho City are January through June, October through December. In Idaho City, in May, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.39" (86mm) of snow. In Idaho City, during the entire year, snow falls for 79.1 days and aggregates up to 88.94" (2259mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Idaho City is 14h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:46 pm. On the last day of May, in Idaho City, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 9:18 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Idaho City, the average sunshine in May is 10.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Idaho City in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Idaho City, is 64.8°F (18.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Idaho City?

In May, the average relative humidity in Idaho City is 56%.

How many days does it rain in May in Idaho City?

In May, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout May, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in May in Idaho City?

In Idaho City, Idaho, in May, during 2.8 snowfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Idaho City have in May?

The average day length in May in Idaho City is 14h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Idaho City?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Idaho City, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 9:18 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Idaho City?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Idaho City, Idaho, is 10.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Idaho City?

In Idaho City, Idaho, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Idaho City, ID

Average temperature in May - Idaho City, ID
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Idaho City, ID

Average pressure in May - Idaho City, ID
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Idaho City, ID

Average wind speed in May - Idaho City, ID
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Idaho City, ID

Average humidity in May - Idaho City, ID
  • Average humidity in May: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (33%).

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Average rainfall in May
Idaho City, ID

Average rainfall in May - Idaho City, ID
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in May
Idaho City, ID

Average rainfall days in May - Idaho City, ID
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Idaho City, ID

Average snowfall in May - Idaho City, ID
  • Average snowfall in May: 3.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (20.59").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Idaho City, ID

Average snowfall days in May - Idaho City, ID
  • Average snowfall days in May: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.8 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
Idaho City, ID

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Idaho City, ID
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 4min

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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Idaho City, ID

Average sunshine days in May - Idaho City, ID
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Idaho City, ID

Average UV index in May - Idaho City, ID
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Idaho City, ID

Average cloud cover in May - Idaho City, ID
  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in May
Idaho City, ID

Average visibility in May - Idaho City, ID
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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