May weather forecastElk, WY
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Elk, is a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 28.6°F (-1.9°C) and an average high of 50.7°F (10.4°C).Temperature
May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's cold 37.8°F (3.2°C) to a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C). Marked by a significant drop from the daytime highs, Elk's average low-temperature in May stands at a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In Elk, during May, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Elk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.6 days and collects up to 29.06" (738mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through July, September through December. In Elk, during May, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.95" (202mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Elk, there are 153.4 snowfall days, and 167.36" (4251mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Elk, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 45min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:56 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Elk, the average sunshine in May is 9.9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Elk, WY
- Average high temperature in May: 50.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (21.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 28.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (3.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Elk, WY
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Elk, WY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Elk, WY
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).
Average rainfall in May
Elk, WY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1.02").
Average rainfall days in May
Elk, WY
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Elk, WY
- Average snowfall in May: 7.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (29.65").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Elk, WY
- Average snowfall days in May: 9.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (23.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.2 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elk, WY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 48min
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: 9h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Elk, WY
- Average sunshine days in May: 5.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Elk, WY
- Average UV index in May: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Elk, WY
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in May
Elk, WY
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (3mi).
