Sierra National Forest in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Sierra National Forest in may 2025
The weather in Sierra National Forest in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 328.4cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
70% of time
17%
9%
3%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
64% of time
13%
11%
6%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
56% of time
16%
13%
9%
Weather at 3am
41°F
66%
16%
13%
3%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sierra National Forest in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sierra National Forest in may.
The climate of Sierra National Forest in may is tolerable
In may in Sierra National Forest, the climate is relatively dry (with 2.8in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 4.3in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is relatively fresh in this location the month of may, but it is liveable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 59°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Sierra National Forest is 54°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Sierra National Forest in may with a maximum record of 81°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2011. You can hope to have about 10 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 32% of the month.
On average, in Sierra National Forest, the days of may last 14:11. The sun rises at 04:48 and sets at 18:59.
With a correct climate, the month of may is okay (but not the best) to go in Sierra National Forest in California.
Sierra National Forest: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Sierra National Forest. more information
May: another location in California?
If you want to go to California in may, there are destinations with better weather than Sierra National Forest:
In may, Los Angeles , Palm Springs, San Diego, Angeles National Forest, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Chico have perfect weather.
Furthermore, San Francisco, Big Sur, Cambria, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Channel Islands National Park and Crescent City have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sierra National Forest in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 81°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (14%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.5in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 328.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 55% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.53km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 15% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:48 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:59 | ||||
| Length of day | 14:11 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Sierra National Forest in may 2024:
40°F to 54°F
41°F to 56°F
41°F to 58°F
38°F to 45°F
20°F to 36°F
29°F to 45°F
31°F to 50°F
36°F to 52°F
38°F to 61°F
41°F to 59°F
43°F to 65°F
47°F to 65°F
49°F to 65°F
49°F to 63°F
49°F to 65°F
49°F to 67°F
50°F to 67°F
50°F to 63°F
47°F to 65°F
45°F to 59°F
43°F to 61°F
47°F to 61°F
47°F to 61°F
45°F to 56°F
41°F to 59°F
45°F to 63°F
50°F to 65°F
50°F to 65°F
49°F to 65°F
54°F to 74°F
54°F to 74°F
Map: other cities in California in may
Cities near Sierra National Forest:
| Mammoth Lakes in may | tolerable weather |
| Yosemite National Park in may | bad weather |
| Inyo National Forest in may | good weather |
| Mono Lake in may | tolerable weather |
| Kings Canyon National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Big Pine in may | good weather |
| Sequoia National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Visalia in may | perfect weather |
| Stanislaus National Forest in may | good weather |
| Lone Pine in may | good weather |
| Stockton in may | perfect weather |
| Lake Tahoe in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Sierra National Forest in may:
Weather data for Sierra National Forest for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sierra National Forest. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sierra National Forest can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Sierra National Forest.