May weather forecastRedwood Shores, CA

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another comfortable month in Redwood Shores, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 50°F (10°C) and max 65.1°F (18.4°C).

Temperature

In May, Redwood Shores experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 62.6°F (17°C) in April to a still refreshing 65.1°F (18.4°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a cool 50°F (10°C) throughout May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout May, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Redwood Shores, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.5 days and collects up to 11.22" (285mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, in Redwood Shores, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:24 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Updated: Jul 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Redwood Shores, is 65.1°F (18.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 50°F (10°C).

In Redwood Shores, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

In Redwood Shores, in May, during 5.9 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Redwood Shores, the average day length in May is 14h and 13min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:24 pm PDT.

In Redwood Shores, California, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.7h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

62.6°F

65.1°F

70.3°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.1mph

8mph

7.4mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.2

21.6

24.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Redwood Shores, CA

Average high temperature in May: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.9°F).

Average low temperature in May: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46°F).

Average pressure in May
Redwood Shores, 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).

Average wind speed in May
Redwood Shores, CA

Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Redwood Shores, CA

Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Redwood Shores, CA

Average rainfall in May: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in May
Redwood Shores, CA

Average rainfall days in May: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (1.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Redwood Shores, CA

Average daylight in May: 14h and 12min

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: 10h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Redwood Shores, CA

Average sunshine days in May: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Redwood Shores, CA

Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Redwood Shores, CA

Average cloud cover in May: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in May
Redwood Shores, 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).