May weather forecast
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another comfortable month in Palos Verdes Estates, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.8°F (13.8°C) and max 67.5°F (19.7°C).

Temperature

As Palos Verdes Estates transitions into May, the average high-temperature stands at a still enjoyable 67.5°F (19.7°C), offering little variation from the preceding month. During the month of May, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Palos Verdes Estates is 71%.

Rainfall

In Palos Verdes Estates, in May, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Palos Verdes Estates, there are 57.4 rainfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Palos Verdes Estates, in May, the average water temperature is 62.1°F (16.7°C).
Note: Swimming in water that is 62.1°F (16.7°C) is not enjoyable for most. Breathing becomes more challenging to manage as the water temperature dips from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Palos Verdes Estates is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:58 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Palos Verdes Estates is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Palos Verdes Estates in May?

The high-temperature during May is 67.5°F (19.7°C) and the low-temperature is 56.8°F (13.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Palos Verdes Estates?

In May, the average relative humidity in Palos Verdes Estates, California, is 71%.

How much does it rain in Palos Verdes Estates in May?

In May, in Palos Verdes Estates, California, the rain falls for 4.7 days. Throughout May, 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the ocean temperature in May in Palos Verdes Estates?

In Palos Verdes Estates, California, the average seawater temperature in May is 62.1°F (16.7°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 62.1°F (16.7°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

How many hours of daylight does Palos Verdes Estates have in May?

In May, the average day length in Palos Verdes Estates is 13h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Palos Verdes Estates?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Palos Verdes Estates, California, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:58 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Palos Verdes Estates have in May?

In Palos Verdes Estates, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.1h.

How high is the UV index in May in Palos Verdes Estates?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Palos Verdes Estates, California, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average temperature in May - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (52.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average pressure in May - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average wind speed in May - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average humidity in May - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (58%).

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Average rainfall in May
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average rainfall in May - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in May
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average sea temperature in May - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average sea temperature in May: 62.1°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are July and August (67.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (58.3°F).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 20.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average UV index in May - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in May
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Palos Verdes Estates, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in May
Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Average visibility in May - Palos Verdes Estates, 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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