May weather in Cottonwood, ID
The average temperature in Cottonwood in May is 52.6°F (42.2°F–63.0°F). Average precipitation: 2.78 inches. Average snowfall is 0.3 inches.
May is a spring month in Cottonwood, and is warmer than the annual average of 47.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 15 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 45m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
63.0°F
Avg Low
42.2°F
Precipitation
2.78 in
Snow
0.3 in
May records in Cottonwood
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 78.1°F (1998) | 25.0°F (2013) | 0.45 in (1977) |
| May 2 | 77.0°F (2023) | 24.1°F (1997) | 0.37 in (1980) |
| May 3 | 79.0°F (2023) | 30.0°F (1996) | 0.45 in (2022) |
| May 4 | 77.0°F (2017) | 28.0°F (1978) | 0.72 in (1993) |
| May 5 | 79.0°F (1990) | 27.0°F (2010) | 1.08 in (1979) |
| May 6 | 80.1°F (1992) | 28.9°F (1984) | 0.75 in (1980) |
| May 7 | 82.0°F (1987) | 24.1°F (1993) | 0.87 in (2022) |
| May 8 | 82.9°F (1987) | 27.0°F (2002) | 1.05 in (1991) |
| May 9 | 79.0°F (1994) | 26.1°F (1999) | 1.05 in (2023) |
| May 10 | 80.1°F (2013) | 28.0°F (1999) | 0.80 in (1980) |
| May 11 | 82.9°F (1993) | 28.9°F (2000) | 0.77 in (1995) |
| May 12 | 84.9°F (1993) | 28.9°F (1985) | 0.71 in (2025) |
| May 13 | 84.9°F (1993) | 30.0°F (2017) | 1.10 in (2025) |
| May 14 | 78.1°F (2006) | 30.0°F (2017) | 0.66 in (1990) |
| May 15 | 84.9°F (2006) | 32.0°F (1984) | 1.04 in (2016) |
| May 16 | 86.0°F (2006) | 30.9°F (2003) | 1.19 in (2005) |
| May 17 | 86.0°F (2006) | 32.0°F (2003) | 1.23 in (2019) |
| May 18 | 84.9°F (2006) | 24.1°F (2003) | 0.85 in (2018) |
| May 19 | 80.1°F (1993) | 28.0°F (2003) | 1.28 in (1991) |
| May 20 | 82.0°F (2023) | 30.9°F (2024) | 0.55 in (1992) |
| May 21 | 77.0°F (2023) | 30.0°F (1994) | 1.34 in (1998) |
| May 22 | 82.9°F (1988) | 30.9°F (1986) | 0.74 in (1996) |
| May 23 | 84.9°F (2001) | 30.9°F (1986) | 0.76 in (1984) |
| May 24 | 86.0°F (2003) | 32.0°F (1989) | 1.26 in (1990) |
| May 25 | 82.0°F (2001) | 34.0°F (1984) | 0.89 in (1991) |
| May 26 | 84.9°F (1986) | 32.0°F (1998) | 0.70 in (1993) |
| May 27 | 82.0°F (1986) | 33.1°F (1982) | 0.82 in (2010) |
| May 28 | 86.0°F (2003) | 33.1°F (1977) | 1.02 in (1985) |
| May 29 | 84.9°F (1983) | 32.0°F (1988) | 1.98 in (1990) |
| May 30 | 84.9°F (1986) | 34.0°F (1978) | 0.73 in (1980) |
| May 31 | 88.0°F (2025) | 32.0°F (1984) | 1.00 in (1990) |