May weather forecast
Butte City, ID

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Butte City, is a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average high of 59.7°F (15.4°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 48.9°F (9.4°C) in April to a refreshing 59.7°F (15.4°C). During the month of May, Butte City's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 51%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Butte City aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Butte City, during the entire year, snow falls for 75.2 days and aggregates up to 35.28" (896mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 9:07 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Butte City is 10.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in May transforms into this advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Butte City in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Butte City, records 59.7°F (15.4°C), while the low-temperature is 40.6°F (4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 51%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Butte City, in May, during 15 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Butte City aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Butte City, Idaho, the average day length in May is 14h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 9:07 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Butte City, ID

Average temperature in May - Butte City, ID
  • Average high temperature in May: 59.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 40.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

Average pressure in May
Butte City, ID

Average pressure in May - Butte City, ID
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.29"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Butte City, ID

Average wind speed in May - Butte City, ID
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Butte City, ID

Average humidity in May - Butte City, ID
  • Average humidity in May: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (32%).

Average rainfall in May
Butte City, ID

Average rainfall in May - Butte City, ID
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").

Average rainfall days in May
Butte City, ID

Average rainfall days in May - Butte City, ID
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Butte City, ID

Average snowfall in May - Butte City, ID
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Butte City, ID

Average snowfall days in May - Butte City, ID
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Butte City, ID

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Butte City, ID
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Butte City, ID

Average sunshine days in May - Butte City, ID
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Butte City, ID

Average UV index in May - Butte City, ID
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Butte City, ID

Average cloud cover in May - Butte City, ID
  • Average cloud cover in May: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in May
Butte City, ID

Average visibility in May - Butte City, ID
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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