May weather forecast
Prairie City, OR

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Prairie City, Oregon, with an average temperature varying between 61.3°F (16.3°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

Prairie City's May weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from April's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C). During May, the nighttime temperature presents a clear descent from the daily peaks, falling to an average of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

In Prairie City, the average relative humidity in May is 63%.

Rainfall

In Prairie City, in May, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.7 rainfall days, and 17.09" (434mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Prairie City aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Prairie City, there are 62.5 snowfall days, and 39.17" (995mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 8:32 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: During May, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Prairie City?

The high-temperature, in May, in Prairie City, records 61.3°F (16.3°C), while the low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 63%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Prairie City, during May, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.3 snowfall days, in May, Prairie City aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Prairie City have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 8:32 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Prairie City have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.8h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Prairie City, OR
  • Average high temperature in May: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Prairie City, OR

Average pressure in May - Prairie City, OR
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Prairie City, OR

Average wind speed in May - Prairie City, OR
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Prairie City, OR

Average humidity in May - Prairie City, OR
  • Average humidity in May: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in May
Prairie City, OR

Average rainfall in May - Prairie City, OR
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

Average rainfall days in May
Prairie City, OR

Average rainfall days in May - Prairie City, OR
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Prairie City, OR

Average snowfall in May - Prairie City, OR
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Prairie City, OR

Average snowfall days in May - Prairie City, OR
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Prairie City, OR

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Prairie City, 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: 10h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Prairie City, OR

Average sunshine days in May - Prairie City, OR
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Prairie City, OR

Average UV index in May - Prairie City, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Prairie City, OR

Average cloud cover in May - Prairie City, OR
  • Average cloud cover in May: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in May
Prairie City, OR

Average visibility in May - Prairie City, OR
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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