May weather forecastLos Angeles, CA
May
Weather in May
Summer's prelude begins in May, with the weather in Los Angeles, California, seeing a significant rise in temperature. May displays an increase in daylight duration and a corresponding increment in the sunshine duration to 11.3 hours, contributing to warmer days. Coinciding with the summer's onset, the UV index for May remains at 5, necessitating the use of sun protection. In a unique twist, May records the lowest rainfall for the year at 0.24" (6mm), indicating the commencement of the dry spell. Hence, this month beckons to the arrival of a warmer climate with a decrease in the city's overall rain showers.Temperature
Los Angeles experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a still agreeable 72.9°F (22.7°C) in May, closely aligned with April's 70.9°F (21.6°C). During May, Los Angeles's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 56.3°F (13.5°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 62%.Rainfall
In Los Angeles, during May, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation. In Los Angeles, during the entire year, the rain falls for 44.6 days and collects up to 8.11" (206mm) of precipitation.Daylight
In Los Angeles, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:59 pm PDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 11.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Los Angeles, CA
- Average high temperature in May: 72.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (64°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (49.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Los Angeles, CA
- Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Los Angeles, CA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Los Angeles, CA
- Average humidity in May: 62%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (50%).
Average rainfall in May
Los Angeles, CA
- Average rainfall in May: 0.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").
Average rainfall days in May
Los Angeles, CA
- Average rainfall days in May: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Los Angeles, CA
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 54min
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 18min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Los Angeles, CA
- Average sunshine days in May: 25.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Los Angeles, CA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in May
Los Angeles, CA
- Average cloud cover in May: 17
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in May
Los Angeles, 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).
