Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The shift into May is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C) in April to a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C). Alta's average low-temperature for the month of May denotes a significant decline from the daily high, recording at a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C).Humidity
In Alta, the average relative humidity in May is 64%.Rainfall
In Alta, during May, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. In Alta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 72.9 days and collects up to 36.06" (916mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Alta. In Alta, California, in May, snow falls for 2.2 days, with typically accumulated 6.65" (169mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 53.3 snowfall days, and 151.57" (3850mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 20min.On the first day of May in Alta, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:23 pm PDT.
Sunshine
In Alta, the average sunshine in May is 10.6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Alta?
What is the average humidity in May in Alta?
How much does it rain in Alta in May?
How many days does it snow in May in Alta?
How many hours of daylight does Alta have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Alta?
How many hours of sunshine does Alta have in May?
How high is the UV index in May in Alta?
Average temperature in May
Alta, CA
- Average high temperature in May: 63.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 40.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (52.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (29.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Alta, CA
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Alta, CA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Alta, CA
- Average humidity in May: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (39%).
Average rainfall in May
Alta, CA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (7.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").
Average rainfall days in May
Alta, CA
- Average rainfall days in May: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Alta, CA
- Average snowfall in May: 6.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (37.6").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Alta, CA
- Average snowfall days in May: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Alta, CA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Alta, CA
- Average sunshine days in May: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (28 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Alta, CA
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Alta, CA
- Average cloud cover in May: 26
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 5).
Average visibility in May
Alta, CA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and April (5mi).
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