May weather forecast
Gilchrist, OR

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Gilchrist, Oregon, with an average temperature varying between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

Gilchrist in May sees a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in April to a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C). Throughout May nights, Gilchrist registers an average low-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Gilchrist is 71%.

Rainfall

In Gilchrist, Oregon, in May, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 73 rainfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In Gilchrist, in May, during 3.4 snowfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 70.5 snowfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:40 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Gilchrist, the average sunshine in May is 10.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Gilchrist, in May, the average high-temperature is 56.8°F (13.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Gilchrist, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Gilchrist, during May, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in May?

In Gilchrist, in May, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:40 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Gilchrist have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10.2h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Gilchrist, OR

Average temperature in May - Gilchrist, OR
  • Average high temperature in May: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (46.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Gilchrist, OR

Average pressure in May - Gilchrist, OR
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Gilchrist, OR

Average wind speed in May - Gilchrist, OR
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Gilchrist, OR

Average humidity in May - Gilchrist, OR
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (57%).

Average rainfall in May
Gilchrist, OR

Average rainfall in May - Gilchrist, OR
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (0.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in May
Gilchrist, OR

Average rainfall days in May - Gilchrist, OR
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (9.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gilchrist, OR

Average snowfall in May - Gilchrist, OR
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Gilchrist, OR

Average snowfall days in May - Gilchrist, OR
  • Average snowfall days in May: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gilchrist, OR

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gilchrist, OR
  • 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gilchrist, OR

Average sunshine days in May - Gilchrist, OR
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Gilchrist, OR

Average UV index in May - Gilchrist, OR
  • Average UV index in May: 3

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

Average cloud cover in May
Gilchrist, OR

Average cloud cover in May - Gilchrist, OR
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in May
Gilchrist, OR

Average visibility in May - Gilchrist, OR
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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