May weather forecast
Ridgecrest, CA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Ridgecrest, California, with temperature in the range of an average high of 78.4°F (25.8°C) and an average low of 57.6°F (14.2°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). May nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a mild 57.6°F (14.2°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Ridgecrest, California, is 28%.

Rainfall

In Ridgecrest, California, during May, the rain falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 29.6 rainfall days, and 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Ridgecrest, California, snow does not fall in January through October and December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Ridgecrest is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of May in Ridgecrest, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:00 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Ridgecrest, the average sunshine in May is 11.9h.

UV index

In Ridgecrest, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During May, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Ridgecrest in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Ridgecrest, is 78.4°F (25.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 57.6°F (14.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Ridgecrest?

In May, the average relative humidity in Ridgecrest, California, is 28%.

How many days does it rain in May in Ridgecrest?

In Ridgecrest, in May, it is raining for 1.8 days, with typically 0.12" (3mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Ridgecrest?

January through October and December are months without snowfall.

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Ridgecrest?

On the first day of May in Ridgecrest, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:00 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Ridgecrest?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Ridgecrest?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Ridgecrest is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ridgecrest, CA

Average temperature in May - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Ridgecrest, CA

Average pressure in May - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.86"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Ridgecrest, CA

Average wind speed in May - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Ridgecrest, CA

Average humidity in May - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 28%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (20%).

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Average rainfall in May
Ridgecrest, CA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in May
Ridgecrest, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (4.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Ridgecrest, CA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is November (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Ridgecrest, CA

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January, February, November and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Ridgecrest, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (23.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Ridgecrest, CA

Average UV index in May - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Ridgecrest, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 9

The months with the most cloud cover are January, March and December (Cloud cover 17).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in May
Ridgecrest, CA

Average visibility in May - Ridgecrest, 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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