May weather forecast
Sunset Cliffs, CA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sunset Cliffs, is also an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 57°F (13.9°C) and 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

On the advent of May, Sunset Cliffs's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still enjoyable 65.8°F (18.8°C) from April's 65.1°F (18.4°C). May introduces a small decrease to a nighttime average of 57°F (13.9°C) in Sunset Cliffs, California.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Sunset Cliffs is 74%.

Rainfall

In Sunset Cliffs, California, during May, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 64.5 rainfall days, and 9.02" (229mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sunset Cliffs, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of May in Sunset Cliffs, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 7:51 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Sunset Cliffs, California, the average sunshine in May is 10.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Sunset Cliffs in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Sunset Cliffs, records 65.8°F (18.8°C), while the low-temperature is 57°F (13.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Sunset Cliffs?

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in Sunset Cliffs in May?

In Sunset Cliffs, California, in May, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in May in Sunset Cliffs?

In Sunset Cliffs, California, the average day length in May is 13h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Sunset Cliffs?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sunset Cliffs, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 7:51 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Sunset Cliffs?

The average sunshine duration in May in Sunset Cliffs is 10.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Sunset Cliffs?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Sunset Cliffs, California, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average temperature in May - Sunset Cliffs, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (75.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (63°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (53.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average pressure in May - Sunset Cliffs, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average wind speed in May - Sunset Cliffs, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average humidity in May - Sunset Cliffs, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (61%).

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Average rainfall in May
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average rainfall in May - Sunset Cliffs, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in May
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Sunset Cliffs, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sunset Cliffs, 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: 10h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Sunset Cliffs, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average UV index in May - Sunset Cliffs, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Sunset Cliffs, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are March, May and December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in May
Sunset Cliffs, CA

Average visibility in May - Sunset Cliffs, 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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