May weather forecast
Jefferson, OR

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Jefferson, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 42.4°F (5.8°C) and 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

Jefferson's weather in May shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from April's moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C) to a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C). The nighttime temperature shows a significant divergence from the daytime highs, averaging at an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C) in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Jefferson, during May, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.2 rainfall days, and 26.97" (685mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 51min.
On the first day of May in Jefferson, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:50 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May 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 medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Jefferson in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Jefferson, records 65.8°F (18.8°C), while the low-temperature is 42.4°F (5.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in Jefferson in May?

In May, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout May, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:50 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Jefferson, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate 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
Jefferson, OR

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 42.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Jefferson, OR

Average pressure in May - Jefferson, 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
Jefferson, OR

Average wind speed in May - Jefferson, 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 (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Jefferson, OR

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Jefferson, OR

Average rainfall in May - Jefferson, OR
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

Average rainfall days in May
Jefferson, OR

Average rainfall days in May - Jefferson, OR
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Jefferson, OR

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Jefferson, OR

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Jefferson, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Jefferson, OR

Average sunshine days in May - Jefferson, OR
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Jefferson, OR

Average UV index in May - Jefferson, OR
  • 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
Jefferson, OR

Average cloud cover in May - Jefferson, OR
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in May
Jefferson, OR

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

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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