May weather forecast
Kirkland, WA

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Weather in May

The climate in May brings Kirkland's spring season to life with longer days of sunshine. A decline in rain and humidity yield drier and copious sunny days, perfect for outdoor leisure. As May proceeds, temperature readings continue to scale up, indicating the onset of summer. Improved visibility, due to lesser cloud cover, adds to the amiable conditions. May's weather serves as a transitional phase, opening the doors to the approaching summer.

Temperature

The start of May in Kirkland, Washington, brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from April's refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C) to an enjoyable 64.2°F (17.9°C). Kirkland experiences an average temperature drop to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In Kirkland, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Kirkland, during May, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation. In Kirkland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.1 days and collects up to 28.58" (726mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Kirkland, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Kirkland, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of May, in Kirkland, Washington, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:58 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kirkland is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Kirkland in May?

In May, in Kirkland, the average high-temperature is 64.2°F (17.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.2°F (6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Kirkland?

In Kirkland, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How much does it rain in Kirkland in May?

In Kirkland, Washington, in May, during 13.9 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Kirkland?

May through October are months without snowfall in Kirkland.

Does it snow in Kirkland in May?

In May, in Kirkland, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May in Kirkland?

In Kirkland, Washington, the average day length in May is 15h and 10min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Kirkland?

On the first day of May in Kirkland, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:58 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Kirkland?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Kirkland?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kirkland is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Kirkland, WA

Average temperature in May - Kirkland, WA
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (53.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Kirkland, WA

Average pressure in May - Kirkland, WA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (30"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Kirkland, WA

Average wind speed in May - Kirkland, WA
  • Average wind speed in May: 3.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Kirkland, WA

Average humidity in May - Kirkland, WA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Kirkland, WA

Average rainfall in May - Kirkland, WA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in May
Kirkland, WA

Average rainfall days in May - Kirkland, WA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Kirkland, WA

Average snowfall in May - Kirkland, WA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Kirkland, WA

Average snowfall days in May - Kirkland, WA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Kirkland, WA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kirkland, WA
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Kirkland, WA

Average sunshine days in May - Kirkland, WA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Kirkland, WA

Average UV index in May - Kirkland, WA
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (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
Kirkland, WA

Average cloud cover in May - Kirkland, WA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in May
Kirkland, WA

Average visibility in May - Kirkland, WA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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