May weather forecast
Desert Center, CA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a tropical month in Desert Center, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 68.5°F (20.3°C) and max 90.7°F (32.6°C).

Temperature

Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature during May adjusts from April's warm 83.5°F (28.6°C) to a hot 90.7°F (32.6°C). In May, Desert Center experiences a significant drop from daily zeniths to an average nighttime temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 21%.

Rainfall

May and June are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of rain.

Daylight

In Desert Center, California, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 7:46 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 12h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in May translates into this advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Desert Center, is 90.7°F (32.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 68.5°F (20.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Desert Center, the average relative humidity in May is 21%.

What is the driest month?

May and June are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 1.2 days and typically aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in May?

In Desert Center, during May, the rain falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 7:46 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Desert Center, California, the average sunshine duration in May is 12h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Desert Center, CA

Average temperature in May - Desert Center, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 90.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (105.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (62.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 68.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (86.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (48.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Desert Center, CA

Average pressure in May - Desert Center, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.8"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.74"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Desert Center, CA

Average wind speed in May - Desert Center, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Desert Center, CA

Average humidity in May - Desert Center, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 21%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (38%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (18%).

Average rainfall in May
Desert Center, CA

Average rainfall in May - Desert Center, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.04"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.55").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in May
Desert Center, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Desert Center, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (7.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (1.2 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Desert Center, CA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Desert Center, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Desert Center, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Desert Center, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 29.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Desert Center, CA

Average UV index in May - Desert Center, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Desert Center, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Desert Center, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 17).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in May
Desert Center, CA

Average visibility in May - Desert Center, 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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