May weather forecast
Ketchum, ID

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a cool month in Ketchum, Idaho, with an average temperature ranging between max 51.4°F (10.8°C) and min 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

An increase in the average high-temperature marks May, moving from April's cold 39.9°F (4.4°C) to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). Ketchum temperatures generally rest at a low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) during the May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 65%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout May, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ketchum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.7 days and collects up to 15.63" (397mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Ketchum, in May, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.46" (37mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 88.2 snowfall days, and 69.45" (1764mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 9:11 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.9h.

UV index

In Ketchum, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in May leads to these guidelines:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Ketchum, is 51.4°F (10.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 65%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Ketchum, Idaho, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in May?

In May, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout May, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Ketchum have in May?

The average day length in May 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 5:58 am and sunset at 9:11 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ketchum have in May?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Ketchum?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Ketchum, ID

Average temperature in May - Ketchum, ID
  • Average high temperature in May: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 32.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Ketchum, ID

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Ketchum, ID

Average wind speed in May - Ketchum, ID
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Ketchum, ID

Average humidity in May - Ketchum, ID
  • Average humidity in May: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (37%).

Average rainfall in May
Ketchum, ID

Average rainfall in May - Ketchum, ID
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Ketchum, ID

Average rainfall days in May - Ketchum, ID
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ketchum, ID

Average snowfall in May - Ketchum, ID
  • Average snowfall in May: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (15").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ketchum, ID

Average snowfall days in May - Ketchum, ID
  • Average snowfall days in May: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ketchum, 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ketchum, ID

Average sunshine days in May - Ketchum, ID
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Ketchum, ID

Average UV index in May - Ketchum, ID
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Ketchum, ID

Average cloud cover in May - Ketchum, ID
  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in May
Ketchum, ID

Average visibility in May - Ketchum, 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, February and December (4mi).

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