May weather forecast
Independence, OR

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Independence, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C) and an average high of 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

Independence's weather in May presents a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from 57.7°F (14.3°C) in April to a still refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). Independence's nights in May are distinguished by a pronounced temperature shift from the day, with an average low of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Independence is 77%.

Rainfall

In Independence, in May, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Independence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.6 days and collects up to 10.04" (255mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Independence.

Daylight

In Independence, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:51 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Independence is 8.5h.

UV index

In Independence, Oregon, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Independence?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) and a low-temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Independence?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Independence?

In May, in Independence, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout May, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Independence?

In Independence, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Independence have in May?

In May, the average day length in Independence, Oregon, is 14h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Independence?

On the first day of May in Independence, Oregon, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:51 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Independence have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Independence, Oregon, is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Independence?

In Independence, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Independence, OR

Average temperature in May - Independence, OR
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Independence, OR

Average pressure in May - Independence, OR
  • Average pressure in May: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Independence, OR

Average wind speed in May - Independence, OR
  • Average wind speed in May: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Independence, OR

Average humidity in May - Independence, OR
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

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Average rainfall in May
Independence, OR

Average rainfall in May - Independence, OR
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in May
Independence, OR

Average rainfall days in May - Independence, OR
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Independence, OR

Average snowfall in May - Independence, OR
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Independence, OR

Average snowfall days in May - Independence, OR
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Independence, OR

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Independence, OR
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Independence, OR

Average sunshine days in May - Independence, OR
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Independence, OR

Average UV index in May - Independence, OR
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
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
Independence, OR

Average cloud cover in May - Independence, OR
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in May
Independence, OR

Average visibility in May - Independence, OR
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

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