May weather forecast
Mount Lemmon, AZ

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Mount Lemmon Ski Valley from atop the Mount Lemmon, Arizona
Mount Lemmon Ski Valley from atop the Mount Lemmon, Arizona

Weather in May

May in Mount Lemmon inaugurates a complete transition from the grasp of winters to the warmth of summers. The weather eases up, bidding farewell to snow and welcoming more daylight hours. No trace of snowfall is evident, marking the transition towards a full-fledged summer cycle. Advancing into June, the temperature continues to climb, while April stands in contrast with cooler temperatures and residual snow. The clear sky and radiant sunshine attract adventurers for hiking and exploration on the mountain trails.

Temperature

May's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 60.8°F (16°C) in April to a pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C). Mount Lemmon reports a considerable drop from daytime temperatures in May, recording an average nighttime figure of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Rainfall

May is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Mount Lemmon, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 7:25 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Mount Lemmon, the average sunshine in May is 12.1h.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Mount Lemmon, is 69.1°F (20.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the driest month?

May is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, in Mount Lemmon, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout May, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Mount Lemmon, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mount Lemmon have in May?

In May, the average day length in Mount Lemmon is 13h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 7:25 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Lemmon have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Mount Lemmon is 12.1h.
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Average snowfall
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Average temperature in May
Mount Lemmon, AZ

Average temperature in May - Mount Lemmon, AZ
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (48.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 36.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (21.8°F).

Average rainfall in May
Mount Lemmon, AZ

Average rainfall in May - Mount Lemmon, AZ
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.3").

Average rainfall days in May
Mount Lemmon, AZ

Average rainfall days in May - Mount Lemmon, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11 days).
The months with the least rainy days are May and June (2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mount Lemmon, AZ

Average snowfall in May - Mount Lemmon, AZ
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (20.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mount Lemmon, AZ

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

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