May weather forecast
Sun City West, AZ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a hot month in Sun City West, Arizona, with an average temperature fluctuating between 89.2°F (31.8°C) and 66°F (18.9°C).

Temperature

May brings a slight rise in Sun City West's average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 81.3°F (27.4°C) in April to a hot 89.2°F (31.8°C). In Sun City West, May nights witness a remarkable decline from the day's zenith to a comfortable 66°F (18.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 20%.

Rainfall

In Sun City West, in May, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 60.7 rainfall days, and 8.62" (219mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sun City West, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 7:34 pm MST.

Sunshine

In Sun City West, the average sunshine in May is 11.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in May leads to these guidelines:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How hot is May?

In Sun City West, 89.2°F (31.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 66°F (18.9°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 20%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Sun City West, Arizona, in May, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Sun City West have in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 7:34 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Sun City West, Arizona, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Sun City West, AZ

Average temperature in May - Sun City West, AZ
  • Average high temperature in May: 89.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (101.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 66°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (83.1°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (46°F).

Average pressure in May
Sun City West, AZ

Average pressure in May - Sun City West, AZ
  • Average pressure in May: 29.83"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Sun City West, AZ

Average wind speed in May - Sun City West, AZ
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Sun City West, AZ

Average humidity in May - Sun City West, AZ
  • Average humidity in May: 20%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (44%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

Average rainfall in May
Sun City West, AZ

Average rainfall in May - Sun City West, AZ
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in May
Sun City West, AZ

Average rainfall days in May - Sun City West, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sun City West, AZ

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sun City West, 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: 10h and 0min).

  • 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
Sun City West, AZ

Average sunshine days in May - Sun City West, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 28.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Sun City West, AZ

Average UV index in May - Sun City West, AZ
  • Average UV index in May: 7

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

Average cloud cover in May
Sun City West, AZ

Average cloud cover in May - Sun City West, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in May
Sun City West, AZ

Average visibility in May - Sun City West, 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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