Leavenworth, WA weather in May
Leavenworth is mild in May, with some rain: highs average 71°F and nights drop to about 40°F. Rain falls on about 7 days. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 71°F
- Normal low
- 40°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 1.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 43°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 22% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:45 am / 8:14 pm | 5:09 am / 8:51 pm |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 15.7 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 am52°Fdew point 38°F
- 9 am60°Fdew point 38°F
- Noon67°Fdew point 36°F
- 3 pm70°Fdew point 36°F
- 6 pm67°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 pm60°Fdew point 38°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Wenatchee Pangborn Airport (26 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F19 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 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 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in May
Normal precipitation is 1.4 in; a dry May brings about 0.5 in and a wet one about 1.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20202018: average high 78°F
- Coolest May1996: average high 65°F
- Wettest May2005: 3.9 in
- Driest May1992: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading98°F (May 13, 1993)
- Lowest reading26°F (May 10, 2002)
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 | 61°F | 71°F | 77°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 40°F | 46°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 19 | 18 |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | 15.1 h | 15.9 h |
Highs change by +10°F from April and +6°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Cooler: Everett, WA76 mi · high 66°F · 12 wet days
How Leavenworth ranks in May
- Normal high253rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 9 in Washington
- Wet days106th driest of 378
- Comfortable days29th most of 339
What to pack for Leavenworth in May
- A warm jacket – lows near 40°F, highs near 71°F
- Layers – afternoons near 71°F but nights near 40°F
Frost in May
The last spring frost typically comes around May 10; in 1 year in 10 it comes after May 28. All frost dates for Leavenworth.
Heating and cooling
May has 309 heating degree days and 10 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Leavenworth in May?
The normal high is 71°F and the normal low is 40°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 98°F (May 13, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Leavenworth in May?
About 7 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.4 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (3.9 in); the driest was in 1992, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Leavenworth in May?
Snow is very rare: the 1991-2020 normal for May rounds to 0.0 in.
Is May a good time to visit Leavenworth?
May ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Leavenworth (80 out of 100). It has about 19 comfortable days and about 2 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Leavenworth 3 S (USC00454572), 2.7 mi SSW of the city center, 1,128 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Wenatchee (USC00459074), 20 mi SE of the city center, 626 ft (545 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Wenatchee Pangborn Airport (USW00094239), 26 mi ESE of the city center, 1,229 ft (58 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Pangborn Memorial Airport (727825-94239), 26 mi ESE of the city center, 1,239 ft (68 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).