May weather forecast
Bishop, CA

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Magnificent clear waters and scenic surrounding of a small lake in the Bishop Town of California
Magnificent clear waters and scenic surrounding of a small lake in the Bishop Town of California

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bishop, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 41.9°F (5.5°C) and an average high of 61.9°F (16.6°C).

Temperature

Bishop perceives a slight temperature ascent during May, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to an enjoyable 61.9°F (16.6°C). May nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 38%.

Rainfall

In Bishop, in May, during 9.2 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 74.6 rainfall days, and 6.97" (177mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bishop are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Bishop aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.6 snowfall days, and 5.47" (139mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Bishop is 14h and 12min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:08 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 61.9°F (16.6°C) and a low-temperature of 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Bishop?

In May, the average relative humidity is 38%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Bishop, during May, the rain falls for 9.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Bishop aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:08 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bishop have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Bishop, CA

Average temperature in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 61.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Bishop, CA

Average pressure in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.89"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Bishop, CA

Average wind speed in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Bishop, CA

Average humidity in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (26%).

Average rainfall in May
Bishop, CA

Average rainfall in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

Average rainfall days in May
Bishop, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (9.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bishop, CA

Average snowfall in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bishop, CA

Average snowfall days in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

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

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bishop, CA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bishop, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April, May and July (17.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Bishop, CA

Average UV index in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Bishop, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 13

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Bishop, CA

Average visibility in May - Bishop, CA
  • 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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