May weather forecast
Minden, NV

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Weather in May

Minden welcomes the favorable mid-spring weather in May, characterized by further climatic transitions. The increase in temperatures and decrease in rainfall leads to a more arid environment. There is a noticeable decline in cloud cover, promising more conspicuous sunny days. Nature bursts into foliage as trees flourish and flowers bloom. Hours of daylight continue to expand, encouraging outdoor activities and excursions.

Temperature

The shift into May is characterized by a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C). Minden, amidst the high May temperatures, experiences a substantial shift to an average nighttime low of 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

In Minden, the average relative humidity in May is 55%.

Rainfall

In Minden, during May, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. In Minden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 80.6 days and collects up to 13.82" (351mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Minden aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Minden, Nevada, there are 42.4 snowfall days, and 41.65" (1058mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in May transforms into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and a low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Minden, the average relative humidity in May is 55%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Minden, in May, during 10.3 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Minden have in May?

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

What time are sunrise and 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 long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.5h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Minden, NV

Average temperature in May - Minden, 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
Minden, NV

Average pressure in May - Minden, 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
Minden, NV

Average wind speed in May - Minden, 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
Minden, NV

Average humidity in May - Minden, 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
Minden, NV

Average rainfall in May - Minden, 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
Minden, NV

Average rainfall days in May - Minden, 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
Minden, NV

Average snowfall in May - Minden, 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
Minden, NV

Average snowfall days in May - Minden, 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
Minden, NV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Minden, 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
Minden, NV

Average sunshine days in May - Minden, 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
Minden, NV

Average UV index in May - Minden, 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
Minden, NV

Average cloud cover in May - Minden, 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
Minden, NV

Average visibility in May - Minden, 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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