May weather in Cottonwood, AZ
The average temperature in Cottonwood in May is 69.4°F (50.8°F–87.9°F). Average precipitation: 0.42 inches.
May is a spring month in Cottonwood, and is warmer than the annual average of 63.5°F. Daily temperatures swing about 37.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 3 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 49m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
87.9°F
Avg Low
50.8°F
Precipitation
0.42 in
Daylight
13h 49m
May records in Cottonwood
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 96.1°F (1985) | 32.0°F (2010) | 0.35 in (2016) |
| May 2 | 99.0°F (2005) | 36.0°F (1999) | 0.91 in (2018) |
| May 3 | 98.1°F (2014) | 36.0°F (2010) | 0.06 in (2016) |
| May 4 | 97.0°F (2017) | 36.0°F (2010) | 0.15 in (1982) |
| May 5 | 99.0°F (2017) | 39.9°F (2025) | 0.30 in (1982) |
| May 6 | 99.0°F (1989) | 37.0°F (1978) | 0.49 in (2025) |
| May 7 | 100.0°F (1989) | 35.1°F (1988) | 0.72 in (2015) |
| May 8 | 100.9°F (1989) | 36.0°F (1986) | 0.50 in (2016) |
| May 9 | 100.9°F (2018) | 36.0°F (1979) | 0.15 in (2015) |
| May 10 | 98.1°F (2018) | 33.1°F (1979) | 0.48 in (1992) |
| May 11 | 102.0°F (1996) | 33.1°F (2010) | 0.33 in (1994) |
| May 12 | 105.1°F (1996) | 34.0°F (1980) | 0.21 in (1982) |
| May 13 | 102.9°F (1996) | 39.9°F (1980) | 0.66 in (2008) |
| May 14 | 100.9°F (2006) | 37.9°F (1998) | 0.14 in (1994) |
| May 15 | 102.0°F (2022) | 37.0°F (1998) | 0.30 in (1987) |
| May 16 | 100.0°F (1997) | 39.0°F (1998) | 0.40 in (2015) |
| May 17 | 99.0°F (2009) | 39.9°F (1981) | 0.18 in (1987) |
| May 18 | 99.0°F (2009) | 41.0°F (2017) | 0.29 in (1997) |
| May 19 | 102.9°F (2008) | 36.0°F (2011) | 0.25 in (2001) |
| May 20 | 100.9°F (2008) | 39.9°F (2017) | 0.26 in (1979) |
| May 21 | 100.0°F (2005) | 35.1°F (2019) | 0.22 in (1992) |
| May 22 | 102.9°F (2000) | 41.0°F (2002) | 0.47 in (2009) |
| May 23 | 106.0°F (2000) | 37.0°F (2021) | 0.22 in (2009) |
| May 24 | 102.9°F (2001) | 37.0°F (2010) | 0.53 in (2009) |
| May 25 | 102.0°F (2001) | 35.1°F (1980) | 0.40 in (1979) |
| May 26 | 102.0°F (1984) | 42.1°F (1980) | 0.22 in (1995) |
| May 27 | 106.0°F (2003) | 41.0°F (1980) | 0.08 in (1994) |
| May 28 | 106.0°F (2000) | 39.9°F (2019) | 0.18 in (1992) |
| May 29 | 107.1°F (2020) | 45.0°F (1980) | 0.54 in (1992) |
| May 30 | 106.0°F (2002) | 45.0°F (1985) | 0.11 in (1992) |
| May 31 | 105.1°F (2002) | 42.1°F (1988) | 0.70 in (2003) |