May weather forecast
Palmdale, CA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Palmdale, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 51.3°F (10.7°C) and max 75.4°F (24.1°C).

Temperature

May witnesses a subtle temperature ascent, adjusting from an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C). Palmdale observes a distinct decrease from peak daytime temperatures, with an average low-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Palmdale is 44%.

Rainfall

In Palmdale, in May, during 3.3 rainfall days, 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Palmdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 43.8 days and collects up to 5.24" (133mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, April through October are months without snowfall in Palmdale.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Palmdale is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:59 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Palmdale, California, the average sunshine in May is 11.9h.

UV index

In Palmdale, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Palmdale in May?

Palmdale in May has an average high-temperature of 75.4°F (24.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Palmdale?

In May, the average relative humidity in Palmdale is 44%.

How much does it rain in Palmdale in May?

In Palmdale, in May, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.12" (3mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Palmdale?

In Palmdale, snow does not fall in January, April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May in Palmdale?

In Palmdale, the average day length in May is 13h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Palmdale?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:59 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Palmdale have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Palmdale, California, is 11.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Palmdale?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Palmdale, CA

Average temperature in May - Palmdale, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.4°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (38.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Palmdale, CA

Average pressure in May - Palmdale, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Palmdale, CA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Palmdale, CA

Average humidity in May - Palmdale, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (33%).

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Average rainfall in May
Palmdale, CA

Average rainfall in May - Palmdale, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.12"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in May
Palmdale, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Palmdale, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Palmdale, CA

Average snowfall in May - Palmdale, CA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are January, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Palmdale, CA

Average snowfall days in May - Palmdale, CA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Palmdale, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Palmdale, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Palmdale, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (23.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Palmdale, CA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
Palmdale, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Palmdale, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in May
Palmdale, CA

Average visibility in May - Palmdale, 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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