May, ID

Unincorporated community in Custer County, Idaho

May is a small unincorporated community in Custer County, Idaho. It is 17.0 miles SW of Challis, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 83235.

May at a glance

State
Idaho
County
Custer County
ZIP code
83235
Nearest town
Challis (17.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Boise
Coordinates
44.6044, -113.9111

Weather in May now

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May weather by the hour

May weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of May.

This week in May

Sunrise, sunset and moon in May

What is the weather usually like in May?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

1°24°47°69°92°32°6°Jan39°13°Feb51°19°Mar58°25°Apr67°34°May76°40°Jun87°45°Jul85°42°Aug76°35°Sep60°25°Oct44°17°Nov32°9°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

0.3"Jan0.3"Feb0.7"Mar0.8"Apr1.2"May1.3"Jun0.4"Jul0.9"Aug0.9"Sep0.9"Oct0.5"Nov0.3"Dec

Best time to visit May: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MAY 2SSE, ID US (USC00105685), adjusted for the elevation of May.

May weather month by month

January
32° 6°F
0.3 in of rain · 2 wet days
February
39° 13°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
March
51° 19°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
58° 25°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
May
67° 34°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
76° 40°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
87° 45°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
85° 42°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
76° 35°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
60° 25°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
44° 17°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
December
32° 9°F
0.3 in of rain · 2 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in May through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January8:07 AM5:23 PM9 h 16 min
February7:33 AM6:05 PM10 h 32 min
March7:45 AM7:43 PM11 h 57 min
April6:49 AM8:21 PM13 h 32 min
May6:05 AM8:58 PM14 h 52 min
June5:48 AM9:24 PM15 h 36 min
July6:03 AM9:19 PM15 h 16 min
August6:37 AM8:42 PM14 h 5 min
September7:13 AM7:47 PM12 h 34 min
October7:49 AM6:52 PM11 h 2 min
November7:31 AM5:09 PM9 h 38 min
December8:04 AM4:57 PM8 h 53 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Boise).

What is the weather like in May?

May has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-14°C).

It gets about 8.5 inches (216 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.

The best time to visit May is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near May

The closest live webcam is Stanley › South-west: Redfish Lake Lodge, 59.1 miles SW of May.

Stanley › South-west: Redfish Lake LodgeStanley · 59.1 mi SWOn Windy
Blaine County › South: Galena Lodgeunknown · 62.6 mi SWOn Windy
Blaine County › South-east: Smiley Creek Airportunknown · 65.0 mi SWOn Windy
Butte CityButte City · 76.2 mi SEOn Windy
Valley County › North: Johnson Creek Airport-3U2unknown · 80.2 mi WOn Windy
Elk City Census Designated Place: Elk Cityunknown · 112.6 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from May.

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Questions about May

Where is May, ID?

May is an unincorporated community in Custer County, Idaho, 17.0 miles SW of Challis.

What county is May in?

May is in Custer County, Idaho.

What is the ZIP code of May, ID?

The ZIP code for May is 83235.

What is the nearest town to May?

Challis, 17.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near May?

Yes. The closest is Stanley › South-west: Redfish Lake Lodge, 59.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in May?

July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in May?

January, with an average low of 6°F (-14°C).

How much does it rain in May?

About 8.5 inches (216 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in May?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit May?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does May have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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