May weather forecast
Meridian, ID

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The trees blossom with colorful flower petals near a high water tower in Meridian, Idaho
The trees blossom with colorful flower petals near a high water tower in Meridian, Idaho

Weather in May

With sunshine dominating the sky for about 14.7 hours, May certainly brightens up Meridian. A notable shift away from the brisk weather of earlier months is evident as temperatures soar into the high 60s°F. By the wrap of the month, the citizens brace themselves for the warmer and less humid days that June will bring. Therefore, May signifies the defining end of spring, with the city poised on the brink of summer.

Temperature

With the onset of May, Meridian experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C) in April to an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C). With a notable difference from peak temperatures, an average of 46.6°F (8.1°C) marks the nights in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 49%.

Rainfall

In Meridian, during May, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.8 rainfall days, and 12.48" (317mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Meridian, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 9:19 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Meridian, the average sunshine in May is 11h.

UV index

In Meridian, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. 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 temperature in May in Meridian?

In Meridian, 69.3°F (20.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 46.6°F (8.1°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Meridian?

The average relative humidity in May in Meridian, Idaho, is 49%.

How many days does it rain in May in Meridian?

In Meridian, in May, during 10.4 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Meridian?

In Meridian, Idaho, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Meridian have in May?

In Meridian, the average day length in May is 14h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Meridian?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 9:19 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Meridian have in May?

In Meridian, Idaho, the average sunshine duration in May is 11h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Meridian?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Meridian, Idaho, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Meridian, ID

Average temperature in May - Meridian, ID
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Meridian, ID

Average pressure in May - Meridian, ID
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Meridian, ID

Average wind speed in May - Meridian, ID
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Meridian, ID

Average humidity in May - Meridian, ID
  • Average humidity in May: 49%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (30%).

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Average rainfall in May
Meridian, ID

Average rainfall in May - Meridian, ID
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in May
Meridian, ID

Average rainfall days in May - Meridian, ID
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Meridian, ID

Average snowfall in May - Meridian, ID
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Meridian, ID

Average snowfall days in May - Meridian, ID
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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: 11h and 0min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Meridian, ID

Average sunshine days in May - Meridian, ID
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Meridian, ID

Average UV index in May - Meridian, ID
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Meridian, ID

Average cloud cover in May - Meridian, ID
  • Average cloud cover in May: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in May
Meridian, ID

Average visibility in May - Meridian, ID
  • 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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