USA weather in May 2024

Expect 75°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 8 hours of sunshine per day in USA in May. Check more long-term weather averages for USA in May before you book your next holiday to USA in 2024/2025.

75
75°F max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
11
11 days with some rainfall
54
54°F min night temperature
14
14 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
3.8
3.8 inches of monthly rainfall
8
8 (Very High) UV index

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The May weather guide for USA (Washington) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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Below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in the USA in May. Select a destination to see more weather parameters.

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

A

Aberdeen, South Dakota
Aiken, South Carolina
Alamagordo, New Mexico
Alamosa, Colorado
Albany, Georgia
Albany, New York
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria, Virginia
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Alpena, Michigan
Altus, Oklahoma
Amarillo, Texas
Amelia Island, Florida
Anacortes, Washington State
Anaheim, California
Anchorage, Alaska
Annapolis, Maryland
Asheville, North Carolina
Ashland, Oregon
Aspen, Colorado
Astoria, Oregon
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta, Maine
Austin, Texas

B

C

D

Dahlonega, Georgia
Dallas, Texas
Davenport, Florida
Dayton, Ohio
Daytona Beach, Florida
Deadhorse, Alaska
Deadwood, South Dakota
Death Valley, California
Decatur, Illinois
Deep Creek Lake, Maryland
Denali National Park, Alaska
Denver, Colorado
Des Moines, Iowa
Detroit, Michigan
Devils Lake, North Dakota
Devils Tower, Wyoming
Diablo Lake, Washington State
Dickinson, North Dakota
Disney World, Florida
Dodge City, Kansas
Dover, Delaware
Du Bois, Pennsylvania
Dubuque, Iowa
Duck Key, Florida
Duluth, Minnesota
Durango, Colorado
Dutch Harbor, Alaska

E

Eagle River, Wisconsin
East Glacier Park, Montana
East Hampton, New York
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
El Paso, Texas
Elkins, West Virginia
Elko, Nevada
Ely, Nevada
Eminence, Missouri
Enid, Oklahoma
Ephraim, Wisconsin
Erie, Pennsylvania
Escanaba, Michigan
Estes Park, Colorado
Eugene, Oregon
Eureka Springs, Arkansas

F

Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairmont, West Virginia
Fargo, North Dakota
Farmington, New Mexico
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Flagstaff, Arizona
Florence, Alabama
Florence, South Carolina
Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Davis, Texas
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Worth, Texas
Franconia, New Hampshire
Frederick, Maryland
Fresno, California
Friday Harbor, Washington State

G

Gainesville, Florida
Galena, Illinois
Galveston, Texas
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Glasgow, Montana
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Gold Beach, Oregon
Grand Canyon, Arizona
Grand Island, Nebraska
Grand Junction, Colorado
Grand Marais, Michigan
Grand Portage, Minnesota
Great Falls, Montana
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Green River, Wyoming
Greensboro, North Carolina
Greenville, South Carolina
Greenwood, South Carolina
Grove, Oklahoma
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Guymon, Oklahoma

H

Halawa Bay, Molokai, Hawaii
Hamilton, Montana
Hampton, New Hampshire
Hana, Maui, Hawaii
Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii
Hannibal, Missouri
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Hartford, Connecticut
Hatteras, North Carolina
Havre, Montana
Helena, Montana
Henderson, Nevada
Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Holland, Michigan
Homer, Alaska
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Hot Springs, South Dakota
Houma, Louisiana
Houston, Texas
Hulopoe Bay, Lanai, Hawaii
Huntington Beach, California
Huntsville, Alabama
Hutchinson, Kansas

I

Idaho Falls, Idaho
Independence, Missouri
Indian Rocks, Florida
Indianapolis, Indiana
International Drive, Florida
International Falls, Minnesota
Iron Mountain, Michigan
Isle Royale, Michigan
Ithaca, New York

J

Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Jacksonville, Florida
Jamestown, New York
Jamestown, North Dakota
Jefferson City, Missouri
Jersey City, New Jersey
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Joplin, Missouri
Joseph, Oregon
Juneau, Alaska

K

Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii
Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
Kailua, Big Island, Hawaii
Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii
Kalaupapa, Molokai, Hawaii
Kalispell, Montana
Kansas City, Missouri
Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii
Kearney, Nebraska
Keene, New Hampshire
Ketchikan, Alaska
Key Largo, Florida
Key West, Florida
Keystone, South Dakota
Kings Canyon, California
Kingston, New York
Kissimmee, Florida
Knoxville, Tennessee
Kodiak, Alaska

L

M

N

Nantucket, Massachusetts
Napa, California
Naples, Florida
Nashville, Tennessee
Natchez, Mississippi
Natchitoches, Louisiana
Neah Bay, Washington State
Needles, California
New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Haven, Connecticut
New Orleans, Louisiana
New York City, New York
Newark, New Jersey
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Newport, Oregon
Newport, Rhode Island
Newport Beach, California
Niagara Falls, New York
Nome, Alaska
Norfolk, Nebraska
Norfolk, Virginia
North Platte, Nebraska
Northstar, California

O

Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, New Jersey
Ocean Shores, Washington State
Ogallala, Nebraska
Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Olympia, Washington State
Omaha, Nebraska
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Orlando, Florida
Osage Beach, Missouri
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Owensboro, Kentucky

P

Paducah, Kentucky
Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Springs, California
Panama City, Florida
Papohaku Beach, Molokai, Hawaii
Park City, Utah
Parkersburg, West Virginia
Pensacola, Florida
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Phoenix, Arizona
Pierre, South Dakota
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Pipestone, Minnesota
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Plattsburgh, New York
Port Townsend, Washington State
Port-Saint-Joe, Florida
Portland, Maine
Portland, Oregon
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Presque Isle, Maine
Princetown, New Jersey
Providence, Rhode Island
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Provo, Utah
Pueblo, Colorado

R

Raleigh, North Carolina
Rangeley Lake, Maine
Rapid City, South Dakota
Redding, California
Redington Beach, Florida
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Reno, Nevada
Richmond, Virginia
Riverton, Wyoming
Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke Island, North Carolina
Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, New York
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Rockland, Maine
Roswell, New Mexico
Rutland, Vermont

S

T

Tacoma, Washington State
Tahoe City, California
Tallahassee, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Taos, New Mexico
Telluride, Colorado
Texarkana, Arkansas
The Dalles, Oregon
Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Toledo, Ohio
Tonopah, Nevada
Topeka, Kansas
Traverse City, Michigan
Treasure Island, Florida
Trenton, New Jersey
Tucson, Arizona
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tupelo, Mississippi
Twin Falls, Idaho

U

Universal Studios, Florida

V

Vail, Colorado
Valentine, Nebraska
Vancouver, Washington State
Vernal, Utah
Vero Beach, Florida
Vicksburg, Mississippi

W

Waimea Bay, Oahu, Hawaii
Waimea, Big Island, Hawaii
Walla Walla, Washington State
Warren, Pennsylvania
Washington, D.C.
Wausau, Wisconsin
West Yellowstone, Montana
Whitefish, Montana
Wichita, Kansas
Wichita Falls, Texas
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Williamsburg, Virginia
Williston, North Dakota
Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, North Carolina
Winchester, Virginia
Winnemucca, Nevada
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire
Woodstock, Vermont
Woodward, Oklahoma
Worcester, Massachusetts

Y

Yakima, Washington State
Yakutat, Alaska
Yosemite, California
Yuma, Arizona

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More about the USA

How hot is it in the USA in May?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 75°F in Washington, USA in May, falling to 54°F at night.

How sunny is it in the USA in May?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in Washington, USA in May - that's 59% of daylight hours.

Does it rain in the USA in May?

There are usually 11 days with some rain in Washington, USA in May and the average monthly rainfall is 3.8 inches.

USA May sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for USA in May 2024. Select a month to view USA sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The USA sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Washington.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Wednesday, 1st May 2024	05:10	19:01
Thursday, 16th May 2024	04:54	19:15
Friday, 31st May 2024	04:45	19:27

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Flight time^✝	7.5 to 18 hours
Time difference	UK -5 to -10 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	US Dollar
Electricity	A + B plug (120V)
Driving side	Right
Visa^✝	Yes
Why visit?	Beaches Culture Nature Nightlife
Tourist info	Brand USA

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