May weather forecast
Fortuna, CA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Fortuna, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.3°F (16.3°C) and an average low of 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

With the transition into May, Fortuna notes an average high-temperature of a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C), closely resembling April. An average low-temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) is noted during the nights in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout May, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 110.4 rainfall days, and 28.07" (713mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Fortuna, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:40 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive 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. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fortuna in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fortuna are 61.3°F (16.3°C) and 46.2°F (7.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How many days does it rain in May?

In Fortuna, in May, during 8.2 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Fortuna?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fortuna, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:40 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Fortuna, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 61.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (71.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (53.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (53.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (41.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Fortuna, CA

Average pressure in May - Fortuna, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Fortuna, CA

Average wind speed in May - Fortuna, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and June (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Fortuna, CA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Fortuna, CA

Average rainfall in May - Fortuna, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5.16").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.12").

Average rainfall days in May
Fortuna, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Fortuna, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fortuna, CA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
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
Fortuna, CA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 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
Fortuna, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fortuna, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Fortuna, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Fortuna, CA

Average UV index in May - Fortuna, 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, March, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Fortuna, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Fortuna, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in May
Fortuna, CA

Average visibility in May - Fortuna, 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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