May weather forecast
Moss Beach, CA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Moss Beach, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 61°F (16.1°C).

Temperature

Moss Beach in May witnesses an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 61°F (16.1°C), indicating a slight variation from April's 59.5°F (15.3°C). Moss Beach encounters an average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Moss Beach, during May, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. In Moss Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.3 days and collects up to 6.81" (173mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In May, the average ocean temperature in Moss Beach is 52.7°F (11.5°C).
Note: One needs to be cautious in 52.7°F (11.5°C) waters. 55.4°F (13°C) is already forbidding, but sub14°F (-10°C) can seriously disrupt your breathing and lead to a frigid shock, considering one's well-being.

Daylight

In Moss Beach, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:25 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Moss Beach is 9.7h.

UV index

In Moss Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 4 in May translates into these instructions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Moss Beach in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Moss Beach, records 61°F (16.1°C), while the low-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Moss Beach?

The average relative humidity in May in Moss Beach is 79%.

How much does it rain in Moss Beach in May?

In Moss Beach, in May, during 7 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in May in Moss Beach?

In Moss Beach, California, in May, the average water temperature is 52.7°F (11.5°C). Swimming in 52.7°F (11.5°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

What is the average length of the day in May in Moss Beach?

In May, the average day length in Moss Beach is 14h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Moss Beach?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Moss Beach, California, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:25 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Moss Beach have in May?

In Moss Beach, California, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Moss Beach?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Moss Beach, California, is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Moss Beach, CA

Average temperature in May - Moss Beach, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 61°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (67.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (56.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (48.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Moss Beach, CA

Average pressure in May - Moss Beach, 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
Moss Beach, CA

Average wind speed in May - Moss Beach, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Moss Beach, CA

Average humidity in May - Moss Beach, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are November and December (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Moss Beach, CA

Average rainfall in May - Moss Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and September (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in May
Moss Beach, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Moss Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (3.6 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Moss Beach, CA

Average sea temperature in May - Moss Beach, CA
  • Average sea temperature in May: 52.7°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is September (56.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is June (52.4°F).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Moss Beach, CA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Moss Beach, 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: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Moss Beach, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Moss Beach, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (18.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Moss Beach, CA

Average UV index in May - Moss Beach, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Moss Beach, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Moss Beach, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in May
Moss Beach, CA

Average visibility in May - Moss Beach, 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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