May weather forecast
Salem, UT

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Salem, Utah, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.7°F (17.6°C) and 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

May marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) to a comfortable 63.7°F (17.6°C). Salem encounters a substantial decline from its daily high to a low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In Salem, the average relative humidity in May is 51%.

Rainfall

In Salem, during May, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.5 days and collects up to 11.93" (303mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Salem aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.1 snowfall days, and 33.5" (851mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:49 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.2h.

UV index

In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in May leads to these guidelines:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Salem in May?

The high-temperature during May is 63.7°F (17.6°C) and the low-temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 51%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Salem, Utah, in May, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Salem. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Salem aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Salem, the average day length in May is 14h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:49 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Salem?

In Salem, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.2h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Salem, UT

Average temperature in May - Salem, UT
  • Average high temperature in May: 63.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Salem, UT

Average pressure in May - Salem, UT
  • Average pressure in May: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Salem, UT

Average wind speed in May - Salem, UT
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Salem, UT

Average humidity in May - Salem, UT
  • Average humidity in May: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (39%).

Average rainfall in May
Salem, UT

Average rainfall in May - Salem, UT
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.02"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.51").

Average rainfall days in May
Salem, UT

Average rainfall days in May - Salem, UT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Salem, UT

Average snowfall in May - Salem, UT
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Salem, UT

Average snowfall days in May - Salem, UT
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Salem, UT

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Salem, UT
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Salem, UT

Average sunshine days in May - Salem, UT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Salem, UT

Average UV index in May - Salem, UT
  • 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
Salem, UT

Average cloud cover in May - Salem, UT
  • Average cloud cover in May: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in May
Salem, UT

Average visibility in May - Salem, UT
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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