May weather forecast
Elba, ID

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Elba, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.6°F (5.9°C) and an average high of 63°F (17.2°C).

Temperature

Observing a rise in May, the average high-temperature goes from April's fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) to a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C). During the nights in May, Elba experiences a consistent average temperature of 42.6°F (5.9°C).

Humidity

In Elba, the average relative humidity in May is 50%.

Rainfall

In Elba, during May, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 106.9 rainfall days, and 11.42" (290mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Elba, in May, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Elba, during the entire year, snow falls for 56.6 days and aggregates up to 33.74" (857mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of May in Elba, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 9:03 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Elba, in May, the average high-temperature is 63°F (17.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 42.6°F (5.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 50%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Elba, in May, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in May?

In Elba, in May, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elba have in May?

In May, the average day length in Elba is 14h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 9:03 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Elba?

In Elba, the average sunshine duration in May is 11h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Elba, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Elba, ID

Average temperature in May - Elba, ID
  • Average high temperature in May: 63°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 42.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (19.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Elba, ID

Average pressure in May - Elba, ID
  • Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.29"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Elba, ID

Average wind speed in May - Elba, ID
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Elba, ID

Average humidity in May - Elba, ID
  • Average humidity in May: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (32%).

Average rainfall in May
Elba, ID

Average rainfall in May - Elba, ID
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.35").

Average rainfall days in May
Elba, ID

Average rainfall days in May - Elba, ID
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Elba, ID

Average snowfall in May - Elba, ID
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.21").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Elba, ID

Average snowfall days in May - Elba, ID
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elba, ID

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Elba, ID

Average sunshine days in May - Elba, ID
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).

Average UV index in May
Elba, ID

Average UV index in May - Elba, ID
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Elba, ID

Average cloud cover in May - Elba, ID
  • Average cloud cover in May: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in May
Elba, ID

Average visibility in May - Elba, 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, February and December (5mi).

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