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Cananea Weather in May

Cananea in May

The short of it: Cananea in May averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 10 °C (50 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 13 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 10° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 13 h 43 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & March

Thirty years of records give Cananea an average May high of 29°, a low of 10° and some 4.0 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 29°, with nights near 10°. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 13 h 43 min in mid-May, 49 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and March.

Against its neighbours, Cananea runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Miguel Hidalgo, 38 km to the WNW, is 3° warmer by day.

May in Cananea, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus April
4° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus June
4° colder
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 43 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Miguel HidalgoSonora38 km WNW32°11°4.0 mm
Santa CruzSonora40 km NW31°11°4.0 mm
Miracle ValleyArizona46 km NNE32°12°3.0 mm
BacoachiSonora50 km SE34°12°2.0 mm
NacoSonora51 km NE31°12°4.0 mm
NacoArizona51 km NE31°12°4.0 mm
Sierra Vista SoutheastArizona53 km N31°13°4.0 mm
ImurisSonora57 km WSW34°12°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Cananea Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 29°, with nights near 10°. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Cananea by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°0°43 mm12 km/h10 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
February17°1°31 mm13 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
March21°3°22 mm14 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
April25°6°9.0 mm14 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
May29°10°4.0 mm13 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
June33°15°18 mm13 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
July33°17°124 mm10 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦
August31°16°105 mm9 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦
September30°14°66 mm10 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October26°9°30 mm11 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
November20°4°28 mm12 km/h10 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
December16°0°44 mm12 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Cananea in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Cananea in May?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 10 °C (50 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from April to about 29°, with nights near 10°. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain.

Is May a good time to visit Cananea?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and March.

How long are the days in Cananea in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 13 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 9 min in December to 14 h 9 min in June.

Does it snow in Cananea in May?

Hardly — May nights average 10 °C (50 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Cananea in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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