May weather forecast
Foster City, CA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Foster City, is another refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 50.7°F (10.4°C) and 63.9°F (17.7°C).

Temperature

Foster City notes an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 63.9°F (17.7°C) in May, hardly diverging from April. In the month of May, Foster City records a consistent average low-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains in Foster City. During 2.5 rainfall days, in May, Foster City aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation. In Foster City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 32.6 days and collects up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Foster City is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of May in Foster City, California, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:24 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Foster City is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 during May translates into the following guidance:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Foster City?

In May, in Foster City, the average high-temperature is 63.9°F (17.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 50.7°F (10.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Foster City?

In Foster City, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

What is the last month it rains in Foster City?

May is the last month it rains in Foster City. During 2.5 rainfall days, in May, Foster City aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May in Foster City?

The average day length in May in Foster City is 14h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Foster City?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:24 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Foster City?

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Foster City?

In Foster City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Foster City, CA

Average temperature in May - Foster City, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 63.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (71.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Foster City, CA

Average pressure in May - Foster City, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Foster City, CA

Average wind speed in May - Foster City, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September and October (5.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Foster City, CA

Average humidity in May - Foster City, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and August (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Foster City, CA

Average rainfall in May - Foster City, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (0.55").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0").

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Average rainfall days in May
Foster City, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Foster City, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.3 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Foster City, CA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Foster City, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Foster City, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Foster City, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (23.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Foster City, CA

Average UV index in May - Foster City, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Foster City, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Foster City, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 11).

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Average visibility in May
Foster City, CA

Average visibility in May - Foster City, 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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