May weather forecast
Elk, CA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another mild month in Elk, California, with an average temperature varying between 59.7°F (15.4°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May sees an average high-temperature of a still moderate 59.7°F (15.4°C), hardly diverging from April's 56.8°F (13.8°C). Elk usually reports an average low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) during the month of May.

Humidity

March, May and August, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Elk, in May, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 68.4 rainfall days, and 9.53" (242mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of May, in Elk, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:34 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Elk, the average sunshine in May is 10.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature, in May, in Elk, is 59.7°F (15.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What are the most humid months?

March, May and August, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Elk, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Elk, in May, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Elk, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Elk, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:34 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Elk have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Elk?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Elk, CA

Average temperature in May - Elk, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 59.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (67.5°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (54.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (45.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Elk, CA

Average pressure in May - Elk, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Elk, CA

Average wind speed in May - Elk, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Elk, CA

Average humidity in May - Elk, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Elk, CA

Average rainfall in May - Elk, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.77").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July and August (0.08").

Average rainfall days in May
Elk, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Elk, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Elk, CA

Average snowfall in May - Elk, CA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Elk, CA

Average snowfall days in May - Elk, CA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Elk, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Elk, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Elk, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 25.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Elk, CA

Average UV index in May - Elk, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Elk, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Elk, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in May
Elk, CA

Average visibility in May - Elk, 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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