May weather forecast
Solvang, CA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Solvang, is another pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

May's weather records an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C), showing little deviation from April. In May, Solvang reports a consistent average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Solvang, California, is 61%.

Rainfall

In Solvang, in May, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Solvang, during the entire year, the rain falls for 48.3 days and collects up to 9.84" (250mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Solvang, California, is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:07 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Solvang is 11.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Solvang?

The high-temperature during May is 71.2°F (21.8°C) and the low-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Solvang?

In May, the average relative humidity in Solvang, California, is 61%.

How many days does it rain in May in Solvang?

In Solvang, in May, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Solvang have in May?

The average day length in May in Solvang, California, is 13h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Solvang?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, in Solvang, California, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:07 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Solvang?

In Solvang, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Solvang?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Solvang is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Solvang, CA

Average temperature in May - Solvang, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
Solvang, CA

Average pressure in May - Solvang, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Solvang, CA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Solvang, CA

Average humidity in May - Solvang, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (54%).

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Average rainfall in May
Solvang, CA

Average rainfall in May - Solvang, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in May
Solvang, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Solvang, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.5 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
Solvang, CA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Solvang, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Solvang, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Solvang, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Solvang, CA

Average UV index in May - Solvang, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Solvang, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Solvang, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in May
Solvang, CA

Average visibility in May - Solvang, 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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