May weather forecast
Central, AZ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Central, Arizona, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.8°F (13.8°C) and max 83.7°F (28.7°C).

Temperature

May brings a slight rise in Central's average high-temperature, moving from 75.4°F (24.1°C) in April to a still moderately hot 83.7°F (28.7°C). Central experiences a significant contrast between daily highs and an average nighttime temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 22%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Central, snow does not fall in March through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 7:22 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 12h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is May?

In Central, 83.7°F (28.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 56.8°F (13.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Central?

In May, the average relative humidity is 22%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 2.7 days and typically collects 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Central, in May, during 2.7 rainfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Central, snow does not fall in March through November.

How many hours of daylight does Central have in May?

The average day length in May is 13h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Central, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 7:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 7:22 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Central have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 12h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Central, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Central, AZ

Average temperature in May - Central, AZ
  • Average high temperature in May: 83.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Central, AZ

Average pressure in May - Central, AZ
  • Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Central, AZ

Average wind speed in May - Central, AZ
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (5.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Central, AZ

Average humidity in May - Central, AZ
  • Average humidity in May: 22%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (20%).

Average rainfall in May
Central, AZ

Average rainfall in May - Central, AZ
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.12"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.12").

Average rainfall days in May
Central, AZ

Average rainfall days in May - Central, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Central, AZ

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Central, AZ

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Central, AZ

Average sunshine days in May - Central, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Central, AZ

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Central, AZ

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in May
Central, AZ

Average visibility in May - Central, 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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