May weather forecastSanta Maria, CA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is another pleasant month in Santa Maria, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and an average high of 71.1°F (21.7°C).Temperature
With the start of May, Santa Maria measures an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 71.1°F (21.7°C), not significantly differing from April's 68.2°F (20.1°C). Throughout May, Santa Maria anticipates an average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 65%.Rainfall
In Santa Maria, in May, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 43.9 rainfall days, and 6.93" (176mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Santa Maria, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:10 pm PDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Santa Maria is 11.5h.UV index
In Santa Maria, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Average temperature in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.9°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 (46.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Santa Maria, 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%).
Average rainfall in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average rainfall in May: 0.16"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").
Average rainfall days in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average rainfall days in May: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (0.8 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Santa Maria, 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 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 11h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average sunshine days in May: 26.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in May
Santa Maria, CA
- Average cloud cover in May: 16
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in May
Santa Maria, 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).
