Incline Village, NV weather in May
Expect cool weather with some rain in Incline Village in May, with highs near 59°F and lows near 34°F. Rain or snow falls on about 7 days. Snowfall averages about 2.8 in. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 1.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.8 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 19% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:01 am / 7:52 pm | 5:35 am / 8:19 pm |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 14.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical May day
- 6 am49°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon58°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm58°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm55°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm50°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Blue Canyon Airport (40 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F12 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in May
Normal precipitation is 1.6 in; a dry May brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 2.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.8 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20201992: average high 70°F
- Coolest May1998: average high 50°F
- Wettest May2005: 4.3 in
- Driest May1992: 0.2 in
- Highest reading81°F (May 19, 2008)
- Lowest reading15°F (May 22, 2010)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 50°F | 59°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 34°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 7 | 3 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 12 | 21 |
| Daylight | 13.3 h | 14.3 h | 14.9 h |
Highs change by +9°F from April and +10°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Warmer: Reno, NV21 mi · high 74°F · 4 wet days
- Drier: Sacramento, CA94 mi · high 81°F · 4 wet days
How Incline Village ranks in May
- Normal high366th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Nevada
- Wet days107th driest of 378
- Comfortable days196th most of 339
What to pack for Incline Village in May
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 59°F
- Layers – afternoons near 59°F but nights near 34°F
Heating and cooling
May has 572 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Incline Village in May?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest May reading was 15°F (May 22, 2010).
Does it rain a lot in Incline Village in May?
About 7 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (4.3 in); the driest was in 1992 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Incline Village in May?
Yes. Normal snowfall in May is 2.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is May a good time to visit Incline Village?
May ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Incline Village (70 out of 100). It has about 12 comfortable days. The best months are June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Tahoe City (USC00048758), 11 mi WSW of the city center, 6,230 ft (207 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Blue Canyon Airport (USW00023225), 40 mi W of the city center, 5,276 ft (1,161 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lake Tahoe Airport (725847-93230), 24 mi S of the city center, 6,257 ft (180 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).