May weather forecastPalmdale, CA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Palmdale, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 75.4°F (24.1°C) and 51.3°F (10.7°C).Temperature
The beginning of May marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C) to a moderately hot 75.4°F (24.1°C). Throughout the month of May, Palmdale observes a dramatic downturn from the daytime peak temperatures, expecting an average low of 51.3°F (10.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Palmdale is 44%.Rainfall
In Palmdale, during May, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation. In Palmdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 43.8 days and collects up to 5.24" (133mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Palmdale, snow does not fall in January, April through October.Daylight
In Palmdale, the average length of the day in May 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
The average sunshine in May is 11.9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 54min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
