May weather forecast
Hailey, ID

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Weather in May

May is the period when Hailey awakens fully from the long winter slumber. The warmer temperature encourages budding flowers and greening landscapes, infusing locals and tourists with renewed energy. An increment in sunlight fuels the transformation from the chilly winter to a bountiful spring season. The number of snow-days diminishes to a minuscule 1.3, and the city turns from white to green. Hikes and picnics become popular past-times in the pleasant outdoors.

Temperature

Entering May, Hailey sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) to a mild 55.9°F (13.3°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C) in May.

Humidity

In Hailey, the average relative humidity in May is 59%.

Rainfall

In Hailey, in May, during 12.8 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 85.1 rainfall days, and 12.01" (305mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Hailey aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hailey, there are 72.5 snowfall days, and 57.05" (1449mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hailey, Idaho, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 9:11 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in May translates into these instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hailey in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 55.9°F (13.3°C) and a low-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Hailey, the average relative humidity in May is 59%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Hailey, during May, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Hailey aggregates 0.59" (15mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 9:11 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Hailey have in May?

In Hailey, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Hailey, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Hailey, ID

Average temperature in May - Hailey, ID
  • Average high temperature in May: 55.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 36.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (52.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Hailey, ID

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Hailey, ID

Average wind speed in May - Hailey, ID
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Hailey, ID

Average humidity in May - Hailey, ID
  • Average humidity in May: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (34%).

Average rainfall in May
Hailey, ID

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.2").

Average rainfall days in May
Hailey, ID

Average rainfall days in May - Hailey, ID
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hailey, ID

Average snowfall in May - Hailey, ID
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.59"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Hailey, ID

Average snowfall days in May - Hailey, ID
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hailey, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hailey, ID

Average sunshine days in May - Hailey, ID
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Hailey, ID

Average UV index in May - Hailey, 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
Hailey, ID

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in May
Hailey, ID

Average visibility in May - Hailey, ID
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are 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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