May weather forecast
San Rafael, CA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in San Rafael, is also an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 50.4°F (10.2°C) and an average high of 64.9°F (18.3°C).

Temperature

Entering May, San Rafael's average high-temperature reads a still comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. During the month of May, San Rafael's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 50.4°F (10.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in San Rafael is 75%.

Rainfall

In San Rafael, during May, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation. In San Rafael, during the entire year, the rain falls for 48 days and collects up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in San Rafael, California, is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of May, in San Rafael, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:26 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In San Rafael, the average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May leads to these instructions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in San Rafael?

During May, San Rafael experiences an average high-temperature of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and a low-temperature of 50.4°F (10.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May in San Rafael?

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How much does it rain in San Rafael in May?

In San Rafael, California, during May, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May in San Rafael?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in San Rafael?

On the first day of May in San Rafael, California, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:26 pm PDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in May is 10h.

How high is the UV index in May in San Rafael?

In San Rafael, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
San Rafael, CA

Average temperature in May - San Rafael, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (45.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
San Rafael, CA

Average pressure in May - San Rafael, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
San Rafael, CA

Average wind speed in May - San Rafael, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October and November (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
San Rafael, CA

Average humidity in May - San Rafael, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in May
San Rafael, CA

Average rainfall in May - San Rafael, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (0.87").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in May
San Rafael, CA

Average rainfall days in May - San Rafael, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (1.2 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
San Rafael, CA

Average sunshine days in May - San Rafael, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (20.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
San Rafael, CA

Average UV index in May - San Rafael, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

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Average cloud cover in May
San Rafael, CA

Average cloud cover in May - San Rafael, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 19).

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Average visibility in May
San Rafael, CA

Average visibility in May - San Rafael, 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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