May weather forecast
Benton City, WA

Share

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Benton City, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 73°F (22.8°C) and min 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Benton City's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from April's refreshing 63.3°F (17.4°C) to an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C). Benton City, in May, experiences a marked contrast from daytime zeniths to a steady average low-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Humidity

In Benton City, the average relative humidity in May is 48%.

Rainfall

In Benton City, in May, during 8.3 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 94.1 rainfall days, and 6.89" (175mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through August and October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 8:41 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Benton City is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Benton City?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Benton City, Washington, are 73°F (22.8°C) and 51.1°F (10.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Benton City?

The average relative humidity in May is 48%.

How much does it rain in Benton City in May?

In Benton City, in May, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Benton City?

April through August and October are months without snowfall in Benton City.

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

In Benton City, Washington, the average day length in May is 15h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Benton City?

On the first day of May in Benton City, Washington, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 8:41 pm PDT.

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

In May, the average sunshine duration in Benton City, Washington, is 11h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Benton City?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Benton City, Washington, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Benton City, WA

Average temperature in May - Benton City, WA
  • Average high temperature in May: 73°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.5°F).

[Resources]

Average pressure in May
Benton City, WA

Average pressure in May - Benton City, WA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in May
Benton City, WA

Average wind speed in May - Benton City, WA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.9mph).

[Resources]

Average humidity in May
Benton City, WA

Average humidity in May - Benton City, WA
  • Average humidity in May: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (36%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in May
Benton City, WA

Average rainfall in May - Benton City, WA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in May
Benton City, WA

Average rainfall days in May - Benton City, WA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.2 days).

[Resources]

Average snowfall in May
Benton City, WA

Average snowfall in May - Benton City, WA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and October (0").

[Resources]

Average snowfall days in May
Benton City, WA

Average snowfall days in May - Benton City, WA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

[Resources]

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Benton City, WA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Benton City, WA
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • 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 January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in May
Benton City, WA

Average sunshine days in May - Benton City, WA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (16.5 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in May
Benton City, WA

Average UV index in May - Benton City, WA
  • 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).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in May
Benton City, WA

Average cloud cover in May - Benton City, WA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

[Resources]

Average visibility in May
Benton City, WA

Average visibility in May - Benton City, WA
  • 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).

[Resources]

Benton City, Washington, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location