May weather forecast
Kensington, CA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Kensington, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and an average high of 69.3°F (20.7°C).

Temperature

The transition into May marks the average high-temperature at an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C), differing minimally from April's 65.7°F (18.7°C). The average temperature drops to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) during the night in the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Kensington, during May, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 72.2 rainfall days, and 12.83" (326mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kensington, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:25 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.6h.

UV index

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Kensington, is 69.3°F (20.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 50.5°F (10.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Kensington?

In Kensington, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Kensington, in May, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:25 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Kensington, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Kensington, CA

Average temperature in May - Kensington, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (56.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (43.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Kensington, CA

Average pressure in May - Kensington, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Kensington, CA

Average wind speed in May - Kensington, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Kensington, CA

Average humidity in May - Kensington, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (63%).

Average rainfall in May
Kensington, CA

Average rainfall in May - Kensington, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.76").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in May
Kensington, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Kensington, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.1 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kensington, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kensington, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Kensington, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Kensington, CA

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Kensington, CA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in May
Kensington, CA

Average visibility in May - Kensington, 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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