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Clovis Weather in May

Clovis in May

The short of it: Clovis in May averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 13 °C (56 °F), with 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain and about 14 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 86° · low 56° · rain 0.6 in. · daylight 14 h 7 min

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

May in Clovis brings afternoons near 86° and nights around 56°, with about 0.6 in. of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 9° from April to about 86°, with nights near 56°. Rain is scarce, about 0.6 in., the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 7 min in mid-May, 62 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and November.

Against its neighbours, Clovis runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Tarpey Village, 2 mi to the S, sees much the same highs.

May in Clovis, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
9° warmer, 0.6 in. less rain
Versus June
9° colder
Day–night spread
30°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 7 min
Average wind
8 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Tarpey VillageCalifornia2 mi S86°56°0.6 in.
Old Fig GardenCalifornia6 mi WSW85°55°0.5 in.
SunnysideCalifornia7 mi S86°56°0.6 in.
FresnoCalifornia7 mi SW86°56°0.5 in.
SangerCalifornia11 mi SE85°55°0.6 in.
Del ReyCalifornia13 mi SSE85°55°0.5 in.
EastonCalifornia13 mi SSW85°55°0.4 in.
FowlerCalifornia14 mi S85°55°0.5 in.

The Almanac · Clovis Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 9° from April to about 86°, with nights near 56°. Rain is scarce, about 0.6 in., the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Clovis by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January57°40°2.2 in.5 mph9 h 54 min✦✦✦
February63°42°1.9 in.6 mph10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
March69°45°2.0 in.6 mph11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
April76°48°1.1 in.7 mph13 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
May86°56°0.6 in.8 mph14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
June94°62°0.2 in.8 mph14 h 40 min✦✦✦
July101°68°0.0 in.7 mph14 h 27 min✦✦✦
August99°66°0.0 in.7 mph13 h 33 min✦✦✦
September94°61°0.08 in.6 mph12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October82°52°0.7 in.5 mph11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
November67°43°1.0 in.5 mph10 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
December56°38°1.9 in.4 mph9 h 39 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Clovis in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Clovis in May?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 13 °C (56 °F), with about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 9° from April to about 86°, with nights near 56°. Rain is scarce, about 0.6 in., the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Clovis?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and November.

How long are the days in Clovis in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 7 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 39 min in December to 14 h 40 min in June.

Does it snow in Clovis in May?

Hardly — May nights average 13 °C (56 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Clovis in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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