May weather forecast
Independence, OR

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Independence, Oregon, with an average temperature ranging between max 65.8°F (18.8°C) and min 42.4°F (5.8°C).

Temperature

A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks May, adjusting from April's mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) to a still refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). Independence documents a substantial shift from daytime warmth, recording an average nighttime temperature of 42.4°F (5.8°C) in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Independence, during May, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.6 rainfall days, and 10.04" (255mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Independence, Oregon, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In Independence, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 52min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:51 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In Independence, 65.8°F (18.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 42.4°F (5.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Independence, in May, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Independence have in May?

In Independence, the average day length in May is 14h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Independence, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:51 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Independence have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Independence?

In Independence, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Independence, OR

Average temperature in May - Independence, OR
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Independence, OR

Average pressure in May - Independence, OR
  • Average pressure in May: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Independence, OR

Average wind speed in May - Independence, OR
  • Average wind speed in May: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Independence, OR

Average humidity in May - Independence, OR
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Independence, OR

Average rainfall in May - Independence, OR
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").

Average rainfall days in May
Independence, OR

Average rainfall days in May - Independence, OR
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Independence, OR

Average snowfall in May - Independence, OR
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Independence, OR

Average snowfall days in May - Independence, OR
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Independence, OR
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Independence, OR

Average sunshine days in May - Independence, OR
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Independence, OR

Average UV index in May - Independence, OR
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Independence, OR

Average cloud cover in May - Independence, OR
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in May
Independence, OR

Average visibility in May - Independence, OR
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).

Independence, Oregon, USA

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