May weather forecast
Fairfield, ID

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Fairfield, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 39.7°F (4.3°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's fresh 50°F (10°C) to a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C). Fairfield witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) throughout May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 54%.

Rainfall

In Fairfield, during May, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 74.4 rainfall days, and 8.03" (204mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Fairfield aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Fairfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.1 days and aggregates up to 29.65" (753mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 9:12 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Fairfield, the average sunshine in May is 11.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fairfield in May?

The high-temperature during May is 60.4°F (15.8°C) and the low-temperature is 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 54%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout May, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Fairfield aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 9:12 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fairfield, ID

Average temperature in May - Fairfield, ID
  • Average high temperature in May: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 39.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (55.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Fairfield, ID

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Fairfield, ID

Average wind speed in May - Fairfield, ID
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and June (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Fairfield, ID

Average humidity in May - Fairfield, ID
  • Average humidity in May: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (32%).

Average rainfall in May
Fairfield, ID

Average rainfall in May - Fairfield, ID
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.28").

Average rainfall days in May
Fairfield, ID

Average rainfall days in May - Fairfield, ID
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fairfield, ID

Average snowfall in May - Fairfield, ID
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fairfield, ID

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fairfield, ID

Average sunshine days in May - Fairfield, ID
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Fairfield, ID

Average UV index in May - Fairfield, ID
  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May
Fairfield, ID

Average cloud cover in May - Fairfield, ID
  • Average cloud cover in May: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in May
Fairfield, ID

Average visibility in May - Fairfield, 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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