May weather forecast
San Marcos, CA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in San Marcos, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 70.3°F (21.3°C) and 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

The advent of May presents an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. San Marcos sees an average low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) during May.

Humidity

The most humid month in San Marcos, California, is May, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout May, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In San Marcos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 52.1 days and collects up to 6.1" (155mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in San Marcos is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of May, in San Marcos, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:52 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in San Marcos, California, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in San Marcos in May?

In San Marcos, 70.3°F (21.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 53.6°F (12°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the most humid month in San Marcos?

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

What is the average humidity in May in San Marcos?

In San Marcos, the average relative humidity in May is 70%.

How much does it rain in San Marcos in May?

In San Marcos, in May, during 4.8 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does San Marcos have in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in San Marcos?

On the first day of May in San Marcos, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:52 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in San Marcos?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.2h.

What is the UV index reading in May in San Marcos?

In San Marcos, California, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
San Marcos, CA

Average temperature in May - San Marcos, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.9°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (63.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (48°F).

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Average pressure in May
San Marcos, CA

Average pressure in May - San Marcos, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
San Marcos, CA

Average wind speed in May - San Marcos, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
San Marcos, CA

Average humidity in May - San Marcos, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (56%).

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Average rainfall in May
San Marcos, CA

Average rainfall in May - San Marcos, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in May
San Marcos, CA

Average rainfall days in May - San Marcos, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.2 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
San Marcos, CA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - San Marcos, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
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 July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
San Marcos, CA

Average sunshine days in May - San Marcos, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20 days).

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Average UV index in May
San Marcos, CA

Average UV index in May - San Marcos, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, 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
San Marcos, CA

Average cloud cover in May - San Marcos, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 19

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in May
San Marcos, CA

Average visibility in May - San Marcos, 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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