Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
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Weather in Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) in may 2025
The weather in Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 632.7cm
Weather at 6am
40°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
35%
19%
3%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
27%
17%
9%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Clear/Sunny
33% of time
21%
20%
17%
Weather at 3am
32°F
31%
25%
22%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) in may.
The climate of Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) in may is very bad
the weather in Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) in may is wet (with 5in of rainfall over 8 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 5.4in of rainfall over 8 days.
The climate is relatively fresh around this city may, but it is liveable when dressing hot. The high seasonal norm is 59°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) is 50°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) in the month of may with a maximum record of 86°F in 2017 and a minimum record of 14°F in 2017. You can expect to have about 8 days with temperatures down below 32°F, or 26% of time.
Day length in Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) in may is 15:05. Sunrise is at 04:31 and sets at 19:36.
May: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in may, there are destinations with better weather than Mount Rainier National Park (Washington):
In may, California, Hawaii (Honolulu), Las Vegas, Phoenix (Arizona), Amarillo (Texas) and Big Bend National Park (Texas) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Louisiana, Washington D. C., Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Dallas have good weather.
Finally, Salt Lake City, Denver, Long Beach (Washington), Santa Fe (New Mexico), Boise (Idaho) and Bryce Canyon have a tolerable climate, but better than Mount Rainier National Park (Washington).
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 86°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 14°F (2017) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.2in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 632.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 79% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.96km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:31 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:36 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:05 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) in may 2024:
38°F to 52°F
38°F to 59°F
41°F to 63°F
41°F to 47°F
41°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
38°F to 52°F
38°F to 58°F
43°F to 72°F
52°F to 79°F
56°F to 77°F
50°F to 70°F
50°F to 59°F
45°F to 67°F
47°F to 70°F
50°F to 56°F
41°F to 54°F
45°F to 52°F
43°F to 54°F
41°F to 63°F
45°F to 49°F
41°F to 54°F
43°F to 59°F
43°F to 63°F
41°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
47°F to 67°F
49°F to 54°F
43°F to 52°F
41°F to 61°F
43°F to 67°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in may
Cities near Mount Rainier National Park (Washington):
| Seattle in may | good weather |
| Portland in may | good weather |
| Westport (Washington) in may | good weather |
| Ocean Park (Washington) in may | tolerable weather |
| Long Beach (Washington) in may | tolerable weather |
| Salem (Oregon) in may | good weather |
| La Push (Washington) in may | tolerable weather |
| Lincoln City (Oregon) in may | tolerable weather |
| Newport (Oregon) in may | tolerable weather |
| Coos Bay in may | tolerable weather |
| Crater Lake (Oregon) in may | very bad weather |
| Boise (Idaho) in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) in may:
Weather data for Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Mount Rainier National Park (Washington). There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) 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 Mount Rainier National Park (Washington).