May weather forecast
Furnace Creek, CA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Furnace Creek, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 85.6°F (29.8°C) and 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

Furnace Creek observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of May, adjusting from April's 77.5°F (25.3°C) to a still moderately hot 85.6°F (29.8°C). Furnace Creek records a mean low-temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) in May.

Humidity

In Furnace Creek, the average relative humidity in May is 19%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 2.8 days. Throughout May, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Furnace Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 31.2 days and collects up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Furnace Creek, California, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of May, in Furnace Creek, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 7:59 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 85.6°F (29.8°C) and 65.8°F (18.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 19%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Furnace Creek, in May, during 2.8 rainfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 7:59 pm PDT.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Furnace Creek, CA

Average temperature in May - Furnace Creek, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 85.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (102.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 65.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (80.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (41.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Furnace Creek, CA

Average pressure in May - Furnace Creek, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.83"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.78"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Furnace Creek, CA

Average wind speed in May - Furnace Creek, 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
Furnace Creek, CA

Average humidity in May - Furnace Creek, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 19%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (41%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (15%).

Average rainfall in May
Furnace Creek, CA

Average rainfall in May - Furnace Creek, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.16"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March and July (0.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in May
Furnace Creek, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Furnace Creek, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (4.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.9 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Furnace Creek, CA

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

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

  • 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: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Furnace Creek, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Furnace Creek, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (24.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Furnace Creek, CA

Average UV index in May - Furnace Creek, CA
  • 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
Furnace Creek, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Furnace Creek, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 17).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in May
Furnace Creek, CA

Average visibility in May - Furnace Creek, 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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