May weather forecast
Safford, AZ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Safford, Arizona, with an average temperature fluctuating between 82.8°F (28.2°C) and 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from 74.8°F (23.8°C) in April to a still warm 82.8°F (28.2°C). Safford experiences a substantial decline from the daytime high temperatures in May, settling on an average low of 56.5°F (13.6°C).

Humidity

In Safford, the average relative humidity in May is 22%.

Rainfall

April and May are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of rain.

Snowfall

In Safford, snow does not fall in March through August, October and November.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of May, 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 7:21 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 12h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in May leads to these guidelines:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Safford, records 82.8°F (28.2°C), while the low-temperature is 56.5°F (13.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 22%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are April and May Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 0.16" (4mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in May?

In Safford, in May, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

March through August, October and November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, 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 7:21 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Safford have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Safford, Arizona, 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 Safford, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Safford, AZ

Average temperature in May - Safford, AZ
  • Average high temperature in May: 82.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Safford, AZ

Average pressure in May - Safford, 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
Safford, AZ

Average wind speed in May - Safford, AZ
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Safford, AZ

Average humidity in May - Safford, 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
Safford, AZ

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and May (0.16").

Average rainfall days in May
Safford, AZ

Average rainfall days in May - Safford, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Safford, AZ

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Safford, AZ

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Safford, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Safford, AZ

Average sunshine days in May - Safford, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (26.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Safford, AZ

Average UV index in May - Safford, 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
Safford, AZ

Average cloud cover in May - Safford, 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
Safford, AZ

Average visibility in May - Safford, 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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