Pine Creek Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Pine Creek

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
32.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
19.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
25.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
7 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
57%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-1.8°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌤️Mild mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Pine Creek May Weather Overview

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Pine Creek, with average highs near 32.5°C and lows around 19°C (mean 25.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 7 mm of rainfall and 57% relative humidity across the period.

Pine Creek May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Pine Creek. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Mays in Pine Creek were 1988 and 2016 — when the month averaged 29.5°C — while the coldest was 2011 at 19.8°C. Typical May days reach 32.5°C with nights near 19°C. The long-term May temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp25.3°C→25.8°C+0.5°C
Max Temp31.9°C→32.6°C+0.7°C
Min Temp18.6°C→19.1°C+0.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

19.0°C–21.8°C2 yr (4%)
21.8°C–24.5°C6 yr (13%)
24.5°C–27.3°C26 yr (58%)
27.3°C–30.0°C11 yr (24%)

Pine Creek May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the drier months in Pine Creek, averaging 7 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 1990 with 79 mm, while the driest were 2022, 2023 and 2024, among others at 0 mm.

Pine Creek May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Pine Creek during May averages 57%. The most humid May was 2006 at 83%, and the least humid was 2018 at 39%.

Pine Creek May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 5.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Pine Creek. The sunniest May was 1999 at 6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2004 and 2010 at 4.8.

Pine Creek May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Pine Creek during May is 2.8 m/s. The windiest May was 2018 at 3.5 m/s, while the calmest was 1989 at 2.1 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Pine Creek

🌅
Mild
Morning
🌞
Hot
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How May Ranks in Pine Creek

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️10th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Pine Creek Weather by Month

Pine Creek May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp26.2°C25.9°C24.6°C26.1°C26.0°C-0.2°C
Avg High33.0°C32.9°C31.1°C32.6°C32.8°C-0.2°C
Avg Low19.4°C18.9°C18.2°C19.6°C19.2°C-0.2°C
Avg Rain3 mm10 mm4 mm12 mm6 mm+2 mm

Extreme May Records in Pine Creek

🔥Warmest May38.8°C1988
🧊Coldest May7.8°C2006
🌧️Wettest May79 mm1990
🏜️Driest May0 mm1985
🌬️Windiest May3.5 m/s2018

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Pine Creek have risen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of 7.8°C (2006) to a record high of 38.8°C (1988).

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Rainfall in May is one of the drier months, averaging 7 mm, with a wettest year of 79 mm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Pine Creek?

One of the best times to visit Pine Creek

May is one of the best times to visit Pine Creek. Expect days averaging 32.5°C and nights around 19°C (mean 25.8°C) — cooler than Pine Creek's yearly average — with low rainfall (7 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Pine Creek's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Pine Creek Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Pine Creek, with average highs near 32.5°C and lows around 19°C (mean 25.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 7 mm of rainfall and 57% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 7 mm of rainfall in Pine Creek, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 79 mm (1990), and the driest just 0 mm (1985). Humidity sits around 57% and average wind speed is 2.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.5 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How May has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 31.9°C to 32.6°C and overnight lows from 18.6°C to 19.1°C over the same span.
May Weather in Pine Creek, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202532.5°C26.2°C19.9°C35.7°C14.6°C29 mm60%3.1 m/s5.2
202431.9°C25.8°C19.8°C35.3°C12.3°C0 mm68%3.1 m/s5.5
202332.7°C24.8°C17.0°C35.4°C12.1°C0 mm44%3.3 m/s5.7
202235.9°C28.8°C21.7°C37.4°C18.8°C0 mm43%2.7 m/s5.4
202130.1°C23.6°C17.1°C32.1°C13.6°C0 mm67%2.6 m/s5.9
202033.9°C26.8°C19.6°C36.7°C13.8°C4 mm43%3.4 m/s5.4
201934.4°C27.4°C20.3°C36.7°C16.4°C8 mm45%3.3 m/s5.3
201834.6°C26.9°C19.3°C37.4°C13.9°C0 mm39%3.5 m/s5.8
201735.1°C27.6°C20.2°C36.6°C17.0°C0 mm49%2.9 m/s5.6
201635.8°C29.5°C23.3°C38.0°C18.7°C19 mm52%2.6 m/s5.2
201534.3°C26.2°C18.1°C36.6°C11.7°C9 mm43%3.1 m/s5.7
201434.2°C27.7°C21.1°C35.6°C16.8°C4 mm53%2.8 m/s5.4
201330.6°C25.4°C20.3°C33.0°C12.5°C19 mm72%2.6 m/s5.2
201229.8°C23.8°C17.8°C32.2°C12.9°C7 mm63%3 m/s5.2
2011 ❄️25.6°C19.8°C13.9°C28.5°C8.2°C0 mm80%2.8 m/s5.8
201031.9°C26.7°C21.4°C34.5°C17.4°C58 mm69%2.6 m/s4.8
200932.8°C26.1°C19.4°C35.5°C13.8°C0 mm52%3.1 m/s5.2
200830.5°C23.4°C16.4°C32.6°C12.2°C0 mm58%2.8 m/s5.8
200732.6°C26.6°C20.5°C34.7°C16.0°C6 mm69%2.5 m/s5.4
200625.9°C20.8°C15.7°C28.6°C7.8°C0 mm83%2.9 m/s5.8
200534.2°C26.5°C18.8°C36.4°C13.4°C0 mm43%3 m/s5.8
200430.1°C24.9°C19.8°C33.2°C12.3°C29 mm74%2.4 m/s4.8
200333.7°C26.6°C19.4°C36.2°C12.2°C0 mm49%2.8 m/s5.5
200235.0°C27.3°C19.6°C37.0°C12.4°C0 mm41%2.9 m/s5.7
200129.0°C22.0°C15.1°C31.4°C9.4°C4 mm66%2.5 m/s5.6
200027.0°C22.0°C17.1°C30.2°C9.5°C2 mm81%3.1 m/s5.3
199928.9°C22.1°C15.2°C32.5°C9.6°C0 mm70%2.5 m/s6
199833.4°C26.7°C19.9°C35.3°C13.2°C0 mm56%2.9 m/s5.3
199732.7°C25.6°C18.5°C33.7°C14.5°C0 mm54%2.3 m/s5.5
199633.6°C25.8°C18.0°C36.0°C13.5°C0 mm45%3.2 m/s5.6
199532.1°C25.8°C19.4°C34.8°C14.0°C4 mm58%2.6 m/s5.6
199432.8°C25.3°C17.8°C34.3°C12.0°C0 mm51%3 m/s5.8
199334.2°C27.3°C20.4°C35.7°C17.8°C4 mm54%3.2 m/s5.5
199235.2°C28.4°C21.5°C36.7°C17.5°C10 mm54%2.8 m/s5.4
199132.6°C25.3°C18.0°C34.9°C14.0°C1 mm54%3.2 m/s5.8
1990 🌧️33.4°C26.7°C19.9°C37.7°C11.3°C79 mm58%2.9 m/s5.5
198930.7°C24.6°C18.5°C32.4°C14.2°C0 mm68%2.1 m/s5.8
1988 🔥37.1°C29.5°C21.9°C38.8°C18.9°C3 mm47%2.5 m/s5.6
198735.1°C27.8°C20.5°C37.7°C14.7°C4 mm47%2.9 m/s5.5
198634.8°C27.7°C20.5°C36.3°C17.3°C16 mm53%2.4 m/s5.8
198531.7°C25.4°C19.1°C34.2°C15.9°C0 mm64%2.8 m/s5.8
198430.7°C24.8°C18.9°C32.7°C16.8°C2 mm71%2.8 m/s5.6
198331.7°C25.0°C18.3°C33.7°C12.8°C1 mm58%3 m/s—
198232.1°C24.7°C17.3°C34.1°C13.2°C0 mm54%2.8 m/s—
198133.5°C26.4°C19.3°C36.1°C16.6°C3 mm52%2.7 m/s—

Actual recorded May data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Pine Creek May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Pine Creek in May?▼

The average high in May is around 32.5°C with lows near 19°C (mean 25.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Pine Creek in May?▼

May averages 7 mm of rainfall in Pine Creek, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 79 mm in 1990.

What was the hottest May on record in Pine Creek?▼

The hottest May reached 38.8°C in 1988. The coldest dipped to 7.8°C in 2006.

Has May in Pine Creek gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 31.9°C to 32.6°C and overnight lows from 18.6°C to 19.1°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit Pine Creek?▼

May is one of the cooler months of the year in Pine Creek and one of the drier months, so plan for around 32.5°C daytime highs and 19°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Pine Creek?▼

Not quite — May is the 3rd coolest month in Pine Creek, averaging 25.8°C.

What should I pack for Pine Creek in May?▼

For May in Pine Creek, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 32.5°C and lows of 19°C.

Is Pine Creek humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 57% — moderately humid.

How windy is Pine Creek in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 2.8 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 3.5 m/s (2018).

Which May had the most rainfall in Pine Creek?▼

The wettest May on record was 1990 with 79 mm. On average, May sees 7 mm.

Where does this May weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Pine Creek behaves each May, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for May specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.