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Weather in Placer County, California for May 2026

Your guide to Placer County weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Placer County usually enjoys a light touch of snow in May.
    According to Placer County snow forecast for May 2026, no snow is expected in the next 2 weeks.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Placer County predicts a temperature of 16.9 °F, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Placer County at the beginning of May is 13.3 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 20.9 °F by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Precipitation in Placer County during May is a rare event, with an average of fewer than 2 rainy days.

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Average dry days
27
Dry days
Average rainy days
1
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
15°/3°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
19 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
56 %
Avg humidity

Placer County Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Sunny
16°
2
Partly cloudy
14°
3
Partly cloudy
13°
4
Moderate or heavy snow showers
6°
5
Moderate or heavy snow showers
8°
6
Patchy rain possible
18°
7
Sunny
18°
8
Sunny
18°
9
Sunny
21°
10
Sunny
22°
11
Sunny
22°
12
Sunny
22°
13
Patchy rain possible
15°
14
Patchy rain possible
11°
15
Sunny
13°
16
Sunny
13°
17
Patchy rain possible
13°
18
Sunny
15°
19
Partly cloudy
15°
20
Partly cloudy
16°
21
Sunny
18°
22
Sunny
16°
23
Thundery outbreaks possible
16°
24
Patchy rain possible
15°
25
Sunny
16°
26
Sunny
18°
27
Sunny
21°
28
Partly cloudy
21°
29
Sunny
20°
30
Partly cloudy
25°
31
Sunny
25°

Temperatures trend during May in Placer County

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May weather in Placer County day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
May 1 Sunny
Sunny
 16° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
May 2 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 14° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
May 3 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /0° 4.3 mm 0 cm
May 4 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 6° /-1° 18.5 mm 9.4 cm
May 5 Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 8° /-4° 1.9 mm 0.9 cm
May 6 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 18° /2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
May 7 Sunny
Sunny
 18° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
May 8 Sunny
Sunny
 18° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
May 9 Sunny
Sunny
 21° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
May 10 Sunny
Sunny
 22° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
May 11 Sunny
Sunny
 22° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
May 12 Sunny
Sunny
 22° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
May 13 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /2° 0.3 mm 0 cm
May 14 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /0° 0.2 mm 0 cm
May 15 Sunny
Sunny
 13° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
May 16 Sunny
Sunny
 13° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
May 17 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 13° /-1° 0.2 mm 0 cm
May 18 Sunny
Sunny
 15° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
May 19 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 15° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
May 20 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 16° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
May 21 Sunny
Sunny
 18° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
May 22 Sunny
Sunny
 16° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
May 23 Thundery outbreaks possible
Thundery outbreaks possible
 16° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
May 24 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 15° /4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
May 25 Sunny
Sunny
 16° /3° 0 mm 0 cm
May 26 Sunny
Sunny
 18° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
May 27 Sunny
Sunny
 21° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
May 28 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 21° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
May 29 Sunny
Sunny
 20° /6° 0 mm 0 cm
May 30 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 25° /8° 0 mm 0 cm
May 31 Sunny
Sunny
 25° /11° 0 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Placer County in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Placer County forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Placer County in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Placer County during May?

Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 15° and colder nights, dipping below 3°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Placer County during May?

In May, Placer County can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 26.4 mm across approximately 1 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Placer County in May 2026?

Placer County experiences an average snowfall of 13.195 cm during May, occurring over 3 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Placer County during May?

The average wind speed in Placer County during May is 19 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Placer County snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Placer County’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Placer County sees 3 snowy days during May, with approximately 13.2 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Placer County

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Placer Countys May weather 💧
Typically, Placer County has 1 rainy days in May with a total of 26.4 mm of rainfall.

UV exposure in Placer County during May

Stay informed about UV levels for safe outdoor activities throughout the month of May ☀️
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