May weather forecast
Rainier, OR

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Rainier, Oregon, with temperature in the range of an average low of 40.8°F (4.9°C) and an average high of 64.8°F (18.2°C).

Temperature

May's arrival sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C) to an enjoyable 64.8°F (18.2°C). The significant decline in Rainier's temperature, from day to night, averages of 40.8°F (4.9°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout May, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 175.5 rainfall days, and 25.83" (656mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Rainier, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Rainier is 14h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:55 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Rainier, the average sunshine in May is 7.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during May morphs into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, in Rainier, the average high-temperature is 64.8°F (18.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Rainier, during May, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Rainier have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Rainier?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:55 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rainier have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Rainier, OR
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 40.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (32.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Rainier, OR

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Rainier, OR

Average wind speed in May - Rainier, OR
  • Average wind speed in May: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (3.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Rainier, OR

Average humidity in May - Rainier, OR
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, November and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Rainier, OR

Average rainfall in May - Rainier, OR
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.39").

Average rainfall days in May
Rainier, OR

Average rainfall days in May - Rainier, OR
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Rainier, OR

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Rainier, OR

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Rainier, OR

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rainier, OR
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rainier, OR

Average sunshine days in May - Rainier, OR
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (8.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Rainier, OR

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Rainier, OR

Average cloud cover in May - Rainier, OR
  • Average cloud cover in May: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Rainier, OR

Average visibility in May - Rainier, OR
  • Average visibility in May: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is August (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (4mi).

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