May weather forecast
Carpinteria, CA

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The central coastline of the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara in Carpinteria, California
The central coastline of the Pacific Ocean in Santa Barbara in Carpinteria, California

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Carpinteria, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 52.2°F (11.2°C) and max 68.4°F (20.2°C).

Temperature

The unfolding of May shows an average high-temperature of an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C), indicating a slight variance from April's 64.9°F (18.3°C). During the nights in May, the temperature averages to a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, in Carpinteria, the rain falls for 3.4 days. Throughout May, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Carpinteria, during the entire year, the rain falls for 46.9 days and collects up to 7.83" (199mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Carpinteria is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of May in Carpinteria, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:04 pm PDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Carpinteria in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Carpinteria, is 68.4°F (20.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 52.2°F (11.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Carpinteria?

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

How much does it rain in Carpinteria in May?

In Carpinteria, California, in May, during 3.4 rainfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Carpinteria have in May?

In Carpinteria, the average day length in May is 13h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Carpinteria?

On the first day of May in Carpinteria, California, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:04 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Carpinteria?

The average sunshine duration in May in Carpinteria is 11.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Carpinteria?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average daylight
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Average temperature in May
Carpinteria, CA

Average temperature in May - Carpinteria, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (59.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (45.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Carpinteria, CA

Average pressure in May - Carpinteria, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Carpinteria, CA

Average wind speed in May - Carpinteria, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Carpinteria, CA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (63%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (53%).

Average rainfall in May
Carpinteria, CA

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

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and March (1.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.12").

Average rainfall days in May
Carpinteria, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Carpinteria, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.5 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Carpinteria, CA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Carpinteria, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Carpinteria, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Carpinteria, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 25 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Carpinteria, CA

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Carpinteria, CA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in May
Carpinteria, CA

Average visibility in May - Carpinteria, 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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