May weather forecast
Bishop, CA

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Magnificent clear waters and scenic surrounding of a small lake in the Bishop Town of California
Magnificent clear waters and scenic surrounding of a small lake in the Bishop Town of California

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bishop, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 41.9°F (5.5°C) and 61.9°F (16.6°C).

Temperature

Bishop's weather in May shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from April's fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) to a comfortable 61.9°F (16.6°C). The average temperature during May nights in Bishop is registered at a cold 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 38%.

Rainfall

In Bishop, in May, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 74.6 rainfall days, and 6.97" (177mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Bishop. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Bishop aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Bishop, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.6 days and aggregates up to 5.47" (139mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Bishop, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:08 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Bishop?

The high-temperature, in May, in Bishop, is 61.9°F (16.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Bishop?

The average relative humidity in May in Bishop is 38%.

How many days does it rain in May in Bishop?

In Bishop, in May, during 9.2 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Bishop?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Bishop, California. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Bishop aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Bishop?

The average day length in May in Bishop, California, is 14h and 12min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Bishop?

On the first day of May in Bishop, California, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:08 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bishop have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Bishop, California, is 11.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Bishop?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Bishop, California, is 4. 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 temperature in May
Bishop, CA

Average temperature in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 61.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Bishop, CA

Average pressure in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.89"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Bishop, CA

Average wind speed in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Bishop, CA

Average humidity in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (26%).

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Average rainfall in May
Bishop, CA

Average rainfall in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in May
Bishop, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (9.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Bishop, CA

Average snowfall in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Bishop, CA

Average snowfall days in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bishop, CA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Bishop, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (25.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April, May and July (17.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Bishop, CA

Average UV index in May - Bishop, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Bishop, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Bishop, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 13

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in May
Bishop, CA

Average visibility in May - Bishop, CA
  • 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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