May weather forecast
Sun Valley, NV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sun Valley, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 63.7°F (17.6°C) and min 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Sun Valley sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from April's fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) to a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C). Sun Valley records a consistent low-temperature average of 41.7°F (5.4°C) during May, indicating a significant difference from the daytime heat.

Humidity

In Sun Valley, the average relative humidity in May is 47%.

Rainfall

In Sun Valley, Nevada, during May, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. In Sun Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 68 days and collects up to 8.07" (205mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Sun Valley. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Sun Valley aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.2 snowfall days, and 23.62" (600mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sun Valley, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.
On the first day of May in Sun Valley, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:20 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Sun Valley, Nevada, is 11.4h.

UV index

In Sun Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Sun Valley?

In Sun Valley, in May, the average high-temperature is 63.7°F (17.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Sun Valley?

In Sun Valley, the average relative humidity in May is 47%.

How many days does it rain in May in Sun Valley?

In Sun Valley, Nevada, in May, during 8.4 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Sun Valley?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Sun Valley. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Sun Valley aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Sun Valley?

In May, the average day length in Sun Valley is 14h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Sun Valley?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:20 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sun Valley have in May?

In Sun Valley, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Sun Valley?

In Sun Valley, Nevada, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Sun Valley, NV

Average temperature in May - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average high temperature in May: 63.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 41.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Sun Valley, NV

Average pressure in May - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Sun Valley, NV

Average wind speed in May - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Sun Valley, NV

Average humidity in May - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average humidity in May: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (28%).

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Average rainfall in May
Sun Valley, NV

Average rainfall in May - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in May
Sun Valley, NV

Average rainfall days in May - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Sun Valley, NV

Average snowfall in May - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Sun Valley, NV

Average snowfall days in May - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sun Valley, NV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Sun Valley, NV

Average sunshine days in May - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (15.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Sun Valley, NV

Average UV index in May - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
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
Sun Valley, NV

Average cloud cover in May - Sun Valley, NV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in May
Sun Valley, NV

Average visibility in May - Sun Valley, NV
  • 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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