May weather forecastFort Washakie, WY

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Fort Washakie, is a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and an average low of 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a change in Fort Washakie's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) to a moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C). May witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

In Fort Washakie, the average relative humidity in May is 54%.

Rainfall

In Fort Washakie, during May, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. In Fort Washakie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.3 days and collects up to 9.92" (252mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in May, Fort Washakie aggregates 3.5" (89mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56.6 snowfall days, and 39.65" (1007mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fort Washakie, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:47 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.1h.

UV index

In Fort Washakie, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May translates into these guidelines:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 58.8°F (14.9°C) and 39°F (3.9°C) respectively.

The average relative humidity in May is 54%.

In May, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout May, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in May, Fort Washakie aggregates 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

In Fort Washakie, the average day length in May is 14h and 41min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:47 pm MDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.1h.

In Fort Washakie, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Fort Washakie, WY

  • Average high temperature in May: 58.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (13.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Fort Washakie, WY

  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Fort Washakie, WY

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Fort Washakie, WY

  • Average humidity in May: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (34%).

Average rainfall in May
Fort Washakie, WY

  • Average rainfall in May: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Fort Washakie, WY

  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fort Washakie, WY

  • Average snowfall in May: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fort Washakie, WY

  • Average snowfall days in May: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Washakie, WY

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fort Washakie, WY

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Fort Washakie, WY

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Fort Washakie, WY

  • Average cloud cover in May: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Fort Washakie, WY

  • 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).