May weather forecast
Carefree, AZ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a tropical month in Carefree, Arizona, with an average temperature ranging between min 63°F (17.2°C) and max 86.4°F (30.2°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C) in April to a hot 86.4°F (30.2°C). Despite the significant gap from daytime peaks, Carefree experiences an average low-temperature of 63°F (17.2°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Carefree is 21%.

Rainfall

In Carefree, in May, it is raining for 2.8 days, with typically 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Carefree, during the entire year, the rain falls for 65.9 days and collects up to 9.96" (253mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 7:33 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Carefree, Arizona, the average sunshine in May is 11.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during May translates into the following guidance:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 86.4°F (30.2°C) and 63°F (17.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 21%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Carefree, in May, during 2.8 rainfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Carefree?

In Carefree, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

How many hours of daylight does Carefree have in May?

In Carefree, the average day length in May is 13h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 7:33 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Carefree have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Carefree, AZ

Average temperature in May - Carefree, AZ
  • Average high temperature in May: 86.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (99.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (59.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 63°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (44.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Carefree, AZ

Average pressure in May - Carefree, AZ
  • Average pressure in May: 29.85"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Carefree, AZ

Average wind speed in May - Carefree, AZ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Carefree, AZ

Average humidity in May - Carefree, AZ
  • Average humidity in May: 21%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (45%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

Average rainfall in May
Carefree, AZ

Average rainfall in May - Carefree, AZ
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in May
Carefree, AZ

Average rainfall days in May - Carefree, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Carefree, AZ

Average snowfall in May - Carefree, AZ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is September (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Carefree, AZ

Average snowfall days in May - Carefree, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Carefree, AZ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Carefree, AZ
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Carefree, AZ

Average sunshine days in May - Carefree, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 28 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Carefree, AZ

Average UV index in May - Carefree, AZ
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Carefree, AZ

Average cloud cover in May - Carefree, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Carefree, AZ

Average visibility in May - Carefree, AZ
  • 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).

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