May weather forecast
Fairmont, CA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Fairmont, California, with an average temperature varying between 74.1°F (23.4°C) and 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

The shift into May is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C) in April to a moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C). A marked drop from daytime peak temperatures to an average low-temperature of 48.6°F (9.2°C) is observed during the nights in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Fairmont, California, is 48%.

Rainfall

In Fairmont, California, in May, during 2.3 rainfall days, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fairmont, California, during the entire year, the rain falls for 44.4 days and collects up to 6.61" (168mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Fairmont. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Fairmont aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Fairmont, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.7 days and aggregates up to 11.26" (286mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Fairmont is 14h and 0min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:01 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Fairmont, the average sunshine in May is 11.8h.

UV index

In Fairmont, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Fairmont?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 74.1°F (23.4°C) and 48.6°F (9.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Fairmont?

The average relative humidity in May in Fairmont is 48%.

How much does it rain in Fairmont in May?

In Fairmont, California, during May, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Fairmont?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Fairmont aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fairmont have in May?

In May, the average day length in Fairmont, California, is 14h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Fairmont?

On the first day of May in Fairmont, California, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:01 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairmont have in May?

In Fairmont, California, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Fairmont?

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

Average temperature in May - Fairmont, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (38.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Fairmont, CA

Average pressure in May - Fairmont, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Fairmont, CA

Average wind speed in May - Fairmont, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Fairmont, CA

Average humidity in May - Fairmont, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 48%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (35%).

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Average rainfall in May
Fairmont, CA

Average rainfall in May - Fairmont, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in May
Fairmont, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Fairmont, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are August and September (1.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Fairmont, CA

Average snowfall in May - Fairmont, CA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Fairmont, CA

Average snowfall days in May - Fairmont, CA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fairmont, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Fairmont, CA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Fairmont, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Fairmont, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Fairmont, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in May
Fairmont, CA

Average visibility in May - Fairmont, 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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