May Weather in Joshua Tree

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Joshua Tree, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 23°C (73°F). Highs can soar to 36°C (97°F), while lows may dip to 8°C (47°F). Typically, the humidity level in Joshua Tree throughout May hovers around 45%.

8°C (47°F)

Minimum temperature

23°C (73°F)

Average temperature

36°C (97°F)

Maximum temperature

45%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Joshua Tree averages 2 mm (0.1 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 1 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 56 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 12 hours 1 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 89% probability of sunny days during this period.

2 mm (0.1 inches)

Precipitation

1 rainy days

Rainy days

12 hours 1 minutes

Sunshine hours

89%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Joshua Tree reaches a maximum of 12, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 3 5 8 10 12 12 10 8 5 3 1 1
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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