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 beginning of May marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's fresh 55°F (12.8°C) to an enjoyable 64.4°F (18°C). Throughout May, Thornton's nights cool down to an average of 43°F (6.1°C).Humidity
In Thornton, Washington, the average relative humidity in May is 66%.Rainfall
In Thornton, in May, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.2 rainfall days, and 14.69" (373mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Thornton. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Thornton aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.6 snowfall days, and 22.68" (576mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Thornton is 15h and 6min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:57 am and sunset at 8:36 pm PDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 10.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Thornton is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during May morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in May in Thornton?
How many days does it rain in May in Thornton?
What is the last month it snows in Thornton?
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When are sunrise and sunset in May in Thornton?
How many hours of sunshine does Thornton have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Thornton?
Average temperature in May
Thornton, WA
- Average high temperature in May: 64.4°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 (34.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 43°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Thornton, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Thornton, WA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Thornton, WA
- Average humidity in May: 66%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (37%).
Average rainfall in May
Thornton, WA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.28").
Average rainfall days in May
Thornton, WA
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Thornton, WA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Thornton, WA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Thornton, WA
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Thornton, WA
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Thornton, WA
- Average UV index in May: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Thornton, WA
- Average cloud cover in May: 32
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in May
Thornton, 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 months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
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