May weather forecast
Cannon Beach, OR

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Weather in May

May imparts a considerable change to Cannon Beach's weather pattern. The city enters a substantially drier period with rainfall and the number of rainy days showing significant reductions from April's results. The gradual increase in temperature, while still moderate, prepares the city for the warmth of summer. Longer sunny days become increasingly commonplace, heralding the impending summer. Weather in May is marked by noticeably reduced wind gusts, a mere 11.6mph (18.7km/h) on average.

Temperature

The transition from April to May in Cannon Beach, Oregon, sees an average high-temperature of a mild 57.6°F (14.2°C), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Throughout May, Cannon Beach registers a consistent average low-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Humidity

January, March through May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the least humid months in Cannon Beach.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout May, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cannon Beach, Oregon, there are 185.6 rainfall days, and 39.8" (1011mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Cannon Beach, snow does not fall in April through November.

Ocean temperature

In Cannon Beach, the average seawater temperature in May is 52.9°F (11.6°C).
Note: Engaging in a swim in 52.9°F (11.6°C) can threaten life. Brief exposure to 55.4°F (13°C) waters is uneasy, and submersion below 50°F (10°C) can lead to cold shock and disrupted breathing patterns, varying by individual.

Daylight

In Cannon Beach, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:58 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Cannon Beach, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during May translates into the following directions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Cannon Beach?

Cannon Beach in May has an average high-temperature of 57.6°F (14.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C).

What is the least humid month in Cannon Beach?

January, March through May, October and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in May in Cannon Beach?

In May, the average relative humidity in Cannon Beach, Oregon, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in May in Cannon Beach?

In Cannon Beach, in May, during 12.8 rainfall days, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Cannon Beach?

April through November are months without snowfall in Cannon Beach.

How cold is the water in May in Cannon Beach?

In Cannon Beach, the average seawater temperature in May is 52.9°F (11.6°C). Swimming in 52.9°F (11.6°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

How many hours of daylight does Cannon Beach have in May?

In May, the average day length in Cannon Beach is 14h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Cannon Beach?

On the first day of May in Cannon Beach, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:58 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Cannon Beach?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Cannon Beach is 8.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Cannon Beach?

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Cannon Beach, Oregon.

What is the UV index reading in May in Cannon Beach?

In Cannon Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Cannon Beach, OR

Average temperature in May - Cannon Beach, OR
  • Average high temperature in May: 57.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (65.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (46.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (40.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Cannon Beach, OR

Average pressure in May - Cannon Beach, OR
  • Average pressure in May: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March and September (30.02"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Cannon Beach, OR

Average wind speed in May - Cannon Beach, OR
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Cannon Beach, OR

Average humidity in May - Cannon Beach, OR
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April, May, October and December (81%).

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Average rainfall in May
Cannon Beach, OR

Average rainfall in May - Cannon Beach, OR
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.85"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (6.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in May
Cannon Beach, OR

Average rainfall days in May - Cannon Beach, OR
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Cannon Beach, OR

Average snowfall in May - Cannon Beach, OR
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Cannon Beach, OR

Average snowfall days in May - Cannon Beach, OR
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Cannon Beach, OR

Average sea temperature in May - Cannon Beach, OR
  • Average sea temperature in May: 52.9°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (48.1°F).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cannon Beach, OR

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cannon Beach, OR
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Cannon Beach, OR

Average sunshine days in May - Cannon Beach, OR
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Cannon Beach, OR

Average UV index in May - Cannon Beach, OR
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Cannon Beach, OR

Average cloud cover in May - Cannon Beach, OR
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in May
Cannon Beach, OR

Average visibility in May - Cannon Beach, OR
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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