May weather forecast
Wellington, NV

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Wellington, Nevada, with an average temperature ranging between min 47.5°F (8.6°C) and max 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Temperature

The embrace of May brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from a mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) in April to a pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 47.5°F (8.6°C) in May.

Humidity

In Wellington, the average relative humidity in May is 38%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 8.9 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Wellington aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.5 snowfall days, and 11.22" (285mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, in Wellington, Nevada, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:16 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 68.2°F (20.1°C) and a low-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 38%.

What is the rainiest month in Wellington?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 8.9 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout May, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Wellington aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Wellington 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 5:58 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:16 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Wellington, 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 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Wellington, NV

Average temperature in May - Wellington, NV
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Wellington, NV

Average pressure in May - Wellington, NV
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Wellington, NV

Average wind speed in May - Wellington, NV
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Wellington, NV

Average humidity in May - Wellington, NV
  • Average humidity in May: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (66%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (23%).

Average rainfall in May
Wellington, NV

Average rainfall in May - Wellington, NV
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in May
Wellington, NV

Average rainfall days in May - Wellington, NV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (8.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and October (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Wellington, NV

Average snowfall in May - Wellington, NV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Wellington, NV

Average snowfall days in May - Wellington, NV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Wellington, NV

Average sunshine days in May - Wellington, NV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (19 days).

Average UV index in May
Wellington, NV

Average UV index in May - Wellington, NV
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Wellington, NV

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in May
Wellington, NV

Average visibility in May - Wellington, 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).

Wellington, Nevada, USA

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