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- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Santa Maria observes an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 71.1°F (21.7°C) in May, barely different from 68.2°F (20.1°C) in April. In May, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 51.4°F (10.8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 65%.Rainfall
In Santa Maria, in May, during 2.6 rainfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 43.9 rainfall days, and 6.93" (176mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of May, in Santa Maria, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:10 pm PDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Santa Maria is 11.5h.UV index
In Santa Maria, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in May in Santa Maria?
How much does it rain in Santa Maria in May?
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When are sunrise and sunset in May in Santa Maria?
How many hours of sunshine does Santa Maria have in May?
How high is the UV index in May in Santa Maria?
Average temperature in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average humidity in May: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).
Average rainfall in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average rainfall in May: 0.16"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").
Average rainfall days in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average rainfall days in May: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (0.8 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 3min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average sunshine days in May: 26.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average cloud cover in May: 16
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
Santa Maria, California, USA
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