Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The shift into May records an average high-temperature of a comfortable 61.9°F (16.6°C), subtly varied from April's 60.1°F (15.6°C). Carmel-by-the-Sea's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 50°F (10°C) during the nights of May.Humidity
In Carmel-by-the-Sea, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 4.2 days. Throughout May, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, during the entire year, the rain falls for 70 days and collects up to 11.93" (303mm) of precipitation.Ocean temperature
In Carmel-by-the-Sea, the average seawater temperature in May is 54.1°F (12.3°C).Note: In 54.1°F (12.3°C), cold shock and rapid breathing can occur when swimming at temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:20 pm PDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 10.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Carmel-by-the-Sea is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Average temperature in May
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average high temperature in May: 61.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (69.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is September (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (46.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average wind speed in May: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average rainfall in May: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.04").
Average rainfall days in May
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.3 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average sea temperature in May: 54.2°F
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (53.8°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 4min
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 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average sunshine days in May: 24.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
- Average cloud cover in May: 27
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in May
Carmel-by-the-Sea, 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).
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, USA
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