May weather forecast
Pismo Beach, CA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pismo Beach, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.4°F and an average high of 70.5°F.

Temperature

Pismo Beach's average high-temperature in May is a pleasant 70.5°F, indicating a subtle variation from April. An average low-temperature of 51.4°F marks the nights in Pismo Beach, California throughout May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 65%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 3 days. Throughout May, 0.16" of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 47.6 rainfall days, and 6.93" of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

The months with the coldest seawater in Pismo Beach are April and May, with an average ocean temperature of 54.3°F.
Note: Dipping into 54.3°F below 50°F is possible with the right protection; absent that, anticipate cold shock and hampered breathing. Swimming momentarily at 55.4°F can be jarring.

Daylight

In Pismo Beach, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:10 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Pismo Beach, California, the average sunshine in May is 11.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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FAQ

What is the average May temperature in Pismo Beach?

The high-temperature in Pismo Beach during May is 70.5°F and the low-temperature is 51.4°F.

What is the average humidity in May in Pismo Beach?

The average relative humidity in May in Pismo Beach, California, is 65%.

How much does it rain in Pismo Beach in May?

In Pismo Beach, in May, during 3 rainfall days, 0.16" of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What months are the ocean coldest in Pismo Beach?

April and May, with an average ocean temperature of 54.3°F, are months with the coldest seawater in Pismo Beach, California.

What is the ocean temperature in May in Pismo Beach?

In May, the average ocean temperature in Pismo Beach, California, is 54.3°F. At temperatures below 50°F, swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F is not comfortable.

How many hours of daylight does Pismo Beach have in May?

In Pismo Beach, the average day length in May is 14h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Pismo Beach?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pismo Beach, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:10 pm PDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.4h.

How high is the UV index in May in Pismo Beach?

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

Average temperature in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46°F).

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Average pressure in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average pressure in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average wind speed in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average humidity in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).

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Average rainfall in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average rainfall in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average sea temperature in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average sea temperature in May: 54.4°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and October (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (54.3°F).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21 days).

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Average UV index in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average UV index in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (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
Pismo Beach, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average visibility in May - Pismo 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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