May weather forecast
Cottonwood, AZ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Cottonwood, Arizona, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.5°F (9.7°C) and 74.8°F (23.8°C).

Temperature

Cottonwood perceives a slight temperature ascent during May, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a comfortable 67.3°F (19.6°C) in April to a warm 74.8°F (23.8°C). Nightly readings in May display a noticeable downturn from daily highs in Cottonwood, Arizona, with the average low-temperature registering a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 29%.

Rainfall

In Cottonwood, in May, during 3.9 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cottonwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 79 days and collects up to 11.42" (290mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Cottonwood, snow does not fall in May through August and October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Cottonwood is 14h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of May, in Cottonwood, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 7:35 pm MST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.8h.

UV index

In Cottonwood, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May leads to these instructions:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Cottonwood?

In Cottonwood, 74.8°F (23.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 49.5°F (9.7°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Cottonwood?

The average relative humidity in May in Cottonwood, Arizona, is 29%.

How many days does it rain in May in Cottonwood?

In May, in Cottonwood, the rain falls for 3.9 days. Throughout May, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Cottonwood?

May through August and October are months without snowfall in Cottonwood.

Does it snow in Cottonwood in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cottonwood have in May?

The average day length in May in Cottonwood is 14h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Cottonwood?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cottonwood, Arizona, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 7:35 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Cottonwood have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Cottonwood, Arizona, is 11.8h.

How high is the UV index in May in Cottonwood?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Cottonwood, AZ

Average temperature in May - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Cottonwood, AZ

Average pressure in May - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average pressure in May: 29.86"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cottonwood, AZ

Average wind speed in May - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Cottonwood, AZ

Average humidity in May - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average humidity in May: 29%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).

Average rainfall in May
Cottonwood, AZ

Average rainfall in May - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in May
Cottonwood, AZ

Average rainfall days in May - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cottonwood, AZ

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cottonwood, AZ

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cottonwood, AZ

Average sunshine days in May - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 25.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Cottonwood, AZ

Average UV index in May - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Cottonwood, AZ

Average cloud cover in May - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 10

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
Cottonwood, AZ

Average visibility in May - Cottonwood, 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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