Contents
- 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 snowfall in May
- Average snowfall 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
May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's enjoyable 62.6°F (17°C) to an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C). The average low-temperature, in May, is a refreshing 59°F (15°C).Humidity
The most humid month in California is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In California, in May, during 16.9 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In California, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.6 days and collects up to 34.49" (876mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In California, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In California, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in May leads to these guidelines:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
California, MD
- Average high temperature in May: 71.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).
Average pressure in May
California, MD
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
California, MD
- Average wind speed in May: 8.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in May
California, MD
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).
Average rainfall in May
California, MD
- Average rainfall in May: 3.11"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").
Average rainfall days in May
California, MD
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
California, MD
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
California, MD
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
California, MD
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
California, MD
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.7 days).
Average UV index in May
California, MD
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
California, MD
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
California, MD
- 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).
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