May weather forecast
Bodie, CA

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Old houses, lone streets, and beat electric poles in the old ghost town of Bodie, California
Old houses, lone streets, and beat electric poles in the old ghost town of Bodie, California

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a fresh month in Bodie, California, with an average temperature varying between 34.2°F (1.2°C) and 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

May's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in April to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Throughout May, Bodie anticipates an average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

In Bodie, the average relative humidity in May is 56%.

Rainfall

In Bodie, in May, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 63.4 rainfall days, and 15.71" (399mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In May, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout May, 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.5 snowfall days, and 95.63" (2429mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:13 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.5h.

UV index

In Bodie, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and a low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Bodie, the average relative humidity in May is 56%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Bodie, during May, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in May?

In Bodie, in May, during 6.4 snowfall days, 5.87" (149mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Bodie, the average day length in May is 14h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:13 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May
Bodie, CA

Average temperature in May - Bodie, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (16.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Bodie, CA

Average pressure in May - Bodie, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Bodie, CA

Average wind speed in May - Bodie, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Bodie, CA

Average humidity in May - Bodie, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 56%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (34%).

Average rainfall in May
Bodie, CA

Average rainfall in May - Bodie, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.24").

Average rainfall days in May
Bodie, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Bodie, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (8.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bodie, CA

Average snowfall in May - Bodie, CA
  • Average snowfall in May: 5.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (17.87").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bodie, CA

Average snowfall days in May - Bodie, CA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bodie, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bodie, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Bodie, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14 days).

Average UV index in May
Bodie, CA

Average UV index in May - Bodie, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Bodie, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Bodie, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 19

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in May
Bodie, CA

Average visibility in May - Bodie, 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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