May weather forecast
Kirkwood, CA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a fresh month in Kirkwood, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.4°F (0.8°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

The shift into May is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C) to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). Throughout May, the nighttime temperature averages to a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 67%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout May, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Kirkwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 45.4 days and collects up to 26.06" (662mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Kirkwood, in May, during 7.8 snowfall days, 10.55" (268mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 83.9 snowfall days, and 153.46" (3898mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kirkwood, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 18min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:18 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in May leads to these recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 27, 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 Kirkwood, records 53.2°F (11.8°C), while the low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Kirkwood, the average relative humidity in May is 67%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Kirkwood, in May, it is raining for 6.9 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in May?

In Kirkwood, during May, snow falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 10.55" (268mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kirkwood have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:18 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Kirkwood, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Kirkwood, CA

Average temperature in May - Kirkwood, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Kirkwood, CA

Average pressure in May - Kirkwood, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Kirkwood, CA

Average wind speed in May - Kirkwood, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Kirkwood, CA

Average humidity in May - Kirkwood, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in May
Kirkwood, CA

Average rainfall in May - Kirkwood, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.31").

Average rainfall days in May
Kirkwood, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Kirkwood, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (6.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Kirkwood, CA

Average snowfall in May - Kirkwood, CA
  • Average snowfall in May: 10.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (33.46").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Kirkwood, CA

Average snowfall days in May - Kirkwood, CA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kirkwood, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Kirkwood, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Kirkwood, CA

Average UV index in May - Kirkwood, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Kirkwood, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Kirkwood, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in May
Kirkwood, CA

Average visibility in May - Kirkwood, CA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).

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