May weather forecast
Eureka, CA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Eureka, is also a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between max 59.9°F (15.5°C) and min 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still moderate 59.9°F (15.5°C) in May, hardly different from the 55.9°F (13.3°C) recorded in April. Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 46.4°F (8°C) is expected.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Eureka is 81%.

Rainfall

In Eureka, in May, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Eureka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.3 days and collects up to 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:41 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Eureka, the average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

In Eureka, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during May morphs into the following directions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Eureka, is 59.9°F (15.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 46.4°F (8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Eureka, in May, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Eureka have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Eureka?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:41 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Eureka have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Eureka is 10h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Eureka, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Eureka, CA

Average temperature in May - Eureka, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 59.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.4°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (42.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Eureka, CA

Average pressure in May - Eureka, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Eureka, CA

Average wind speed in May - Eureka, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Eureka, CA

Average humidity in May - Eureka, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Eureka, CA

Average rainfall in May - Eureka, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

Average rainfall days in May
Eureka, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Eureka, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Eureka, CA

Average snowfall in May - Eureka, 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
Eureka, CA

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

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

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Eureka, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Eureka, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Eureka, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (17.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Eureka, CA

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Eureka, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Eureka, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in May
Eureka, CA

Average visibility in May - Eureka, CA
  • 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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