May weather forecast
Burns, WY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Burns, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 42.3°F (5.7°C) and an average high of 62.4°F (16.9°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals a subtle increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) to an enjoyable 62.4°F (16.9°C). The temperature dips to an average of 42.3°F (5.7°C) during May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 57%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.5 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.2 snowfall days, in May, Burns aggregates 3.43" (87mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62 snowfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Burns is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:23 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

During May, Burns experiences an average high-temperature of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and a low-temperature of 42.3°F (5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 57%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.5 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Burns, in May, it is raining for 17.5 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.2 snowfall days, in May, Burns aggregates 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Burns have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:23 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Burns have in May?

In Burns, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Burns is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Burns, WY

Average temperature in May - Burns, WY
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (34.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Burns, WY

Average pressure in May - Burns, WY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.9"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Burns, WY

Average wind speed in May - Burns, WY
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Burns, WY

Average humidity in May - Burns, WY
  • Average humidity in May: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in May
Burns, WY

Average rainfall in May - Burns, WY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in May
Burns, WY

Average rainfall days in May - Burns, WY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Burns, WY

Average snowfall in May - Burns, WY
  • Average snowfall in May: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Burns, WY

Average snowfall days in May - Burns, WY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Burns, WY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Burns, WY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Burns, WY

Average sunshine days in May - Burns, WY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Burns, WY

Average UV index in May - Burns, WY
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Burns, WY

Average cloud cover in May - Burns, WY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in May
Burns, WY

Average visibility in May - Burns, WY
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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