May weather forecast
Scotts Valley, CA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another refreshing month in Scotts Valley, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

Stepping into May, Scotts Valley records an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C), almost consistent with April. During May, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 49.3°F (9.6°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Scotts Valley is 73%.

Rainfall

In Scotts Valley, during May, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In Scotts Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 72.5 days and collects up to 13.58" (345mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:22 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.5h.

UV index

In Scotts Valley, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Scotts Valley in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Scotts Valley are 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 49.3°F (9.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Scotts Valley?

In Scotts Valley, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

How much does it rain in Scotts Valley in May?

In Scotts Valley, California, in May, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May in Scotts Valley?

The average day length in May is 14h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Scotts Valley?

On the first day of May in Scotts Valley, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:22 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Scotts Valley?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Scotts Valley, California, is 10.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Scotts Valley?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Scotts Valley, California, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Scotts Valley, CA

Average temperature in May - Scotts Valley, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (45.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Scotts Valley, CA

Average pressure in May - Scotts Valley, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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).

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Average wind speed in May
Scotts Valley, CA

Average wind speed in May - Scotts Valley, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Scotts Valley, CA

Average humidity in May - Scotts Valley, 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 (67%).

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Average rainfall in May
Scotts Valley, CA

Average rainfall in May - Scotts Valley, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.6").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in May
Scotts Valley, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Scotts Valley, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Scotts Valley, CA

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

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Scotts Valley, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Scotts Valley, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Scotts Valley, CA

Average UV index in May - Scotts Valley, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Scotts Valley, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Scotts Valley, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in May
Scotts Valley, CA

Average visibility in May - Scotts Valley, 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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