May weather forecastEl Centro, CA

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in El Centro, is a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.6°F (19.2°C) and 92.3°F (33.5°C).

Temperature

A soft shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in May, transitioning from a moderately hot 85.6°F (29.8°C) in April to a tropical 92.3°F (33.5°C). El Centro observes a dramatic plunge from daytime highs in May, settling at an average low-temperature of 66.6°F (19.2°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 26%.

Rainfall

May and June are months without rainfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:45 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in El Centro is 12.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 8 translates into these guidelines:
Act with caution. Neglecting protection can lead to skin and eye damage in moments. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Updated: Feb 9, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in El Centro during May are 92.3°F (33.5°C) and 66.6°F (19.2°C) respectively.

The average relative humidity in May in El Centro, California, is 26%.

In El Centro, California, rain does not fall in May and June.

In May, in El Centro, California, it doesn't rain. April is the latest month when it rains.

The average day length in May in El Centro is 13h and 52min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in El Centro, California, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:45 pm PDT.

In El Centro, the average sunshine duration in May is 12.1h.

In El Centro, California, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

85.6°F

92.3°F

103.1°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.7mph

8.4mph

7.6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

29.3

30.4

29.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

10%

Average visibility

6mi

Average temperature in May
El Centro, CA

Average high temperature in May: 92.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (106.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (66.4°F).

Average low temperature in May: 66.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (85.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (49.8°F).

Average pressure in May
El Centro, CA

Average pressure in May: 29.83"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.78"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
El Centro, CA

Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
El Centro, CA

Average humidity in May: 26%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (40%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (21%).

Average rainfall in May
El Centro, CA

Average rainfall in May: 0"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March, April, July, August, September and December (0.08").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0").

Average rainfall days in May
El Centro, CA

Average rainfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (2.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (0.3 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
El Centro, CA

Average daylight in May: 13h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

Average sunshine in May: 12h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
El Centro, CA

Average sunshine days in May: 30.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (30.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (25.8 days).

Average UV index in May
El Centro, CA

Average UV index in May: 8

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
El Centro, CA

Average cloud cover in May: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 17).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in May
El Centro, 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).