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Big Fall Weather in May

Big Fall in May

The short of it: Big Fall in May averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 162 mm (6.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 91° · low 72° · rain 6.4 in. · daylight 12 h 53 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & December

May in Big Fall brings afternoons near 91° and nights around 72°, with about 6.4 in. of rain over the month. No month in Big Fall runs warmer: highs about 91°. Wet spells are common — about 6.4 in., the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 53 min in mid-May, 24 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Big Fall runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Silver Creek, 2 mi to the N, sees much the same highs.

May in Big Fall, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
about the same, 4.3 in. more rain
Versus June
about the same
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 53 min
Average wind
6 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Silver CreekToledo District2 mi N91°72°6.4 in.
HicatteeToledo District2 mi NNE91°72°6.4 in.
San MargosToledo District3 mi SSW91°72°6.6 in.
San MiguelToledo District4 mi NW90°72°6.0 in.
San PedroToledo District4 mi WNW91°72°6.3 in.
Indian Creek VillageToledo District6 mi NE90°72°6.2 in.
San FelipeToledo District9 mi S90°72°7.1 in.
EldridgevilleToledo District9 mi SSE90°72°7.2 in.

The Almanac · Big Fall Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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No month in Big Fall runs warmer: highs about 91°. Wet spells are common — about 6.4 in., the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Big Fall by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January83°65°6.1 in.5 mph11 h 15 min✦✦✦
February85°67°3.3 in.5 mph11 h 36 min✦✦
March88°67°3.3 in.6 mph12 h 0 min✦✦
April91°71°2.1 in.6 mph12 h 29 min✦✦✦
May91°72°6.4 in.6 mph12 h 53 min✦✦
June90°73°17.8 in.5 mph13 h 5 min✦✦
July89°73°20.9 in.5 mph13 h 0 min✦✦
August90°72°20.6 in.4 mph12 h 40 min✦✦
September90°73°14.2 in.4 mph12 h 12 min✦✦
October89°71°11.5 in.4 mph11 h 44 min✦✦
November84°68°8.2 in.4 mph11 h 21 min✦✦
December83°67°6.4 in.4 mph11 h 10 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Big Fall in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Big Fall in May?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 162 mm (6.4 in) of rain over the month. No month in Big Fall runs warmer: highs about 91°. Wet spells are common — about 6.4 in., the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Big Fall?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Big Fall in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 12 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 10 min in December to 13 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Big Fall in May?

Hardly — May nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Big Fall in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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