May weather forecast
Cheney, WA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Cheney, Washington, with an average temperature varying between 65.7°F (18.7°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

Cheney's May weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from a cool 55°F (12.8°C) in April to a refreshing 65.7°F (18.7°C). Cheney logs a substantial downturn to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) during May nights, a considerable shift from daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 63%.

Rainfall

In Cheney, in May, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 114.1 rainfall days, and 14.88" (378mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Cheney aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Cheney, during the entire year, snow falls for 53 days and aggregates up to 29.69" (754mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 8:39 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Cheney, the average sunshine in May is 10.2h.

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 rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 65.7°F (18.7°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 63%.

How much does it rain in Cheney in May?

In Cheney, Washington, in May, during 11.6 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Cheney aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 15h and 9min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 8:39 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Cheney, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.2h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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
Cheney, WA

Average temperature in May - Cheney, WA
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 43.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23°F).

Average pressure in May
Cheney, WA

Average pressure in May - Cheney, WA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cheney, WA

Average wind speed in May - Cheney, WA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Cheney, WA

Average humidity in May - Cheney, WA
  • Average humidity in May: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (37%).

Average rainfall in May
Cheney, WA

Average rainfall in May - Cheney, WA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.38"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January, March and December (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.28").

Average rainfall days in May
Cheney, WA

Average rainfall days in May - Cheney, WA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are March and April (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cheney, WA

Average snowfall in May - Cheney, WA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cheney, WA

Average snowfall days in May - Cheney, WA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cheney, WA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cheney, WA
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cheney, WA

Average sunshine days in May - Cheney, WA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Cheney, WA

Average UV index in May - Cheney, WA
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Cheney, WA

Average cloud cover in May - Cheney, WA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Cheney, WA

Average visibility in May - Cheney, WA
  • 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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