May weather forecast
Gardnerville, NV

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Weather in May

May ushers in a substantial rise in temperatures signaling the imminent arrival of summer. The generous sunshine and the now frequent warmer days offer temperatures scaling as high as 59.5°F (15.3°C). This month also sees a notable decrease in the number of rainfall days. It is a great time to experience Gardnerville's outdoors as the city prepares for summer. This is the period when evenings start becoming longer and pleasantly warm.

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in April to a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C). Gardnerville experiences a substantial decline from the daytime high temperatures in May, settling on an average low of 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 55%.

Rainfall

In Gardnerville, in May, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 80.6 rainfall days, and 13.82" (351mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Gardnerville, Nevada. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Gardnerville aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Gardnerville, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.4 days and aggregates up to 41.65" (1058mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Gardnerville, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:18 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, in Gardnerville, the average high-temperature is 59.5°F (15.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 55%.

How many days does it rain in May in Gardnerville?

In Gardnerville, in May, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Gardnerville aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 19min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:18 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Gardnerville have in May?

In Gardnerville, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Gardnerville, NV

Average temperature in May - Gardnerville, NV
  • Average high temperature in May: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Gardnerville, NV

Average pressure in May - Gardnerville, NV
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Gardnerville, NV

Average wind speed in May - Gardnerville, NV
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August and October (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Gardnerville, NV

Average humidity in May - Gardnerville, NV
  • Average humidity in May: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (34%).

Average rainfall in May
Gardnerville, NV

Average rainfall in May - Gardnerville, NV
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.24").

Average rainfall days in May
Gardnerville, NV

Average rainfall days in May - Gardnerville, NV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gardnerville, NV

Average snowfall in May - Gardnerville, NV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Gardnerville, NV

Average snowfall days in May - Gardnerville, NV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gardnerville, NV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gardnerville, NV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gardnerville, NV

Average sunshine days in May - Gardnerville, NV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Gardnerville, NV

Average UV index in May - Gardnerville, NV
  • 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Gardnerville, NV

Average cloud cover in May - Gardnerville, NV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 19

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in May
Gardnerville, NV

Average visibility in May - Gardnerville, NV
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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