May Weather in Sterling

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Sterling, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 21°C (71°F). Highs can soar to 34°C (93°F), while lows may dip to 8°C (46°F). Typically, the humidity level in Sterling throughout May hovers around 82%.

8°C (46°F)

Minimum temperature

21°C (71°F)

Average temperature

34°C (93°F)

Maximum temperature

82%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Sterling averages 149 mm (5.9 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 11 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 59 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 55 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 33% probability of sunny days during this period.

149 mm (5.9 inches)

Precipitation

11 rainy days

Rainy days

9 hours 55 minutes

Sunshine hours

33%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Sterling reaches a maximum of 11, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, 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 1 3 5 8 10 11 11 9 7 4 2 1
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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