May weather forecast
Cayucos, CA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Cayucos, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.3°F (11.3°C) and max 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Temperature

The introduction of May sees an average high-temperature of an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C), hardly deviating from April. An average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) is recorded in the month of May in Cayucos.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 67%.

Rainfall

In May, in Cayucos, the rain falls for 2.6 days. Throughout May, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 53.7 rainfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

April and May, with an average ocean temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: Swimming in 54.3°F (12.4°C) at temperatures under 50°F (10°C) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 55.4°F (13°C) feels frosty.

Daylight

In Cayucos, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 3min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:13 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Cayucos, California, is 11.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Cayucos is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Cayucos in May?

During May, Cayucos experiences an average high-temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C) and a low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Cayucos?

In May, the average relative humidity in Cayucos, California, is 67%.

How many days does it rain in May in Cayucos?

In Cayucos, California, in May, during 2.6 rainfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When is the ocean coldest in Cayucos?

The months with the coldest seawater in Cayucos, California, are April and May, with an average ocean temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C).

How cold is the water in May in Cayucos?

In Cayucos, California, the average seawater temperature in May is 54.3°F (12.4°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

What is the average length of the day in May in Cayucos?

In May, the average day length in Cayucos is 14h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Cayucos?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:13 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cayucos have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Cayucos, California, is 11.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Cayucos?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Cayucos is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cayucos, CA

Average temperature in May - Cayucos, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°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 (47.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Cayucos, CA

Average pressure in May - Cayucos, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Cayucos, CA

Average wind speed in May - Cayucos, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Cayucos, CA

Average humidity in May - Cayucos, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (70%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (61%).

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Average rainfall in May
Cayucos, CA

Average rainfall in May - Cayucos, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in May
Cayucos, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Cayucos, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.7 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Cayucos, CA

Average sea temperature in May - Cayucos, CA
  • Average sea temperature in May: 54.4°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and October (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (54.3°F).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cayucos, CA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cayucos, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Cayucos, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Cayucos, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Cayucos, CA

Average UV index in May - Cayucos, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in May
Cayucos, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Cayucos, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in May
Cayucos, CA

Average visibility in May - Cayucos, 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).

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