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Pullman Weather in May

Pullman in May

The short of it: Pullman in May averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 15 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 66° · low 42° · rain 1.7 in. · daylight 15 h 1 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: June & September

May in Pullman brings afternoons near 66° and nights around 42°, with about 1.7 in. of rain over the month. Highs rise 10° against April, to near 66°; nights run about 42°. Rain is modest, about 1.7 in., the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 15 h 1 min in mid-May, 89 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Pullman runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Albion, 5 mi to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Pullman, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus April
10° warmer, 0.0 in. more rain
Versus June
7° colder
Day–night spread
24°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
15 h 1 min
Average wind
6 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AlbionWashington5 mi NW66°42°1.7 in.
MoscowIdaho8 mi E66°41°2.2 in.
PalouseWashington13 mi NNE66°41°2.0 in.
ColfaxWashington13 mi NW67°42°1.6 in.
GeneseeIdaho17 mi SE66°41°2.2 in.
PotlatchIdaho19 mi NE66°40°2.1 in.
GarfieldWashington19 mi N66°41°1.8 in.
TroyIdaho19 mi E66°40°2.4 in.

The Almanac · Pullman Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Highs rise 10° against April, to near 66°; nights run about 42°. Rain is modest, about 1.7 in., the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Pullman by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January37°26°2.5 in.6 mph8 h 56 min✦✦
February42°28°1.9 in.6 mph10 h 14 min✦✦
March49°32°2.2 in.7 mph11 h 46 min✦✦
April57°36°1.7 in.7 mph13 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May66°42°1.7 in.6 mph15 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
June73°47°1.3 in.6 mph15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
July84°51°0.4 in.6 mph15 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
August85°50°0.6 in.6 mph14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
September75°44°0.7 in.6 mph12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
October60°35°1.8 in.6 mph10 h 47 min✦✦✦
November44°30°2.7 in.6 mph9 h 18 min✦✦
December37°25°2.6 in.6 mph8 h 34 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Pullman in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Pullman in May?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 10° against April, to near 66°; nights run about 42°. Rain is modest, about 1.7 in., the 7th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Pullman?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Pullman in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 15 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 34 min in December to 15 h 50 min in June.

Does it snow in Pullman in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Pullman in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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