The weather in May in Ellensburg

It's pleasantly warm in May in Ellensburg with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 26°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 11°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Ellensburg. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Ellensburg, Washington. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 34°C in 2017, Ellensburg reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 29 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for Ellensburg

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Ellensburg. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Ellensburg New York
Average temperature 22°C 22°C
Max. temperature 26°C 28°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 29 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 5 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Ellensburg with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 22°C, with nights around 9°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Ellensburg is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Ellensburg, Washington. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Ellensburg

Temperature in May in Ellensburg over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Ellensburg, Washington. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Ellensburg

Total precipitation in May in Ellensburg over the years

Daily UV index in May in Ellensburg

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Ellensburg, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Ellensburg by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Ellensburg. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.