May weather forecast
Tonopah, AZ

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Tonopah, Arizona, with an average temperature fluctuating between 84.6°F (29.2°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Temperature

As Tonopah transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from a warm 76.8°F (24.9°C) in April to a still moderately hot 84.6°F (29.2°C). In May, the nighttime temperature plummets remarkably from the daily apex to a steady average of 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 21%.

Rainfall

In Tonopah, in May, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 60.7 rainfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Tonopah, snow does not fall in January through November.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 7:36 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during May translates into these guidelines:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in May?

In May, in Tonopah, the average high-temperature is 84.6°F (29.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 62.2°F (16.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 21%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Tonopah, in May, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

January through November are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Tonopah have in May?

The average day length in May is 13h and 55min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 7:36 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Tonopah have in May?

In Tonopah, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Tonopah, AZ
  • Average high temperature in May: 84.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (97.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (58.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 62.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (43.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Tonopah, AZ

Average pressure in May - Tonopah, 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
Tonopah, AZ

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Tonopah, AZ

Average humidity in May - Tonopah, AZ
  • Average humidity in May: 21%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (45%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (17%).

Average rainfall in May
Tonopah, AZ

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

Average rainfall days in May
Tonopah, AZ

Average rainfall days in May - Tonopah, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.6 days).

Average snowfall days in May
Tonopah, AZ

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Tonopah, 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: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Tonopah, AZ

Average sunshine days in May - Tonopah, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in May: 28.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (17.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Tonopah, AZ

Average UV index in May - Tonopah, 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
Tonopah, AZ

Average cloud cover in May - Tonopah, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in May: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Tonopah, AZ

Average visibility in May - Tonopah, 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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