May weather forecast
Needles, CA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Needles, is a tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 88°F (31.1°C) and 67.5°F (19.7°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals a subtle increase in average high-temperatures, moving from April's warm 80.1°F (26.7°C) to a tropical 88°F (31.1°C). Throughout May, Needles registers a consistent average low-temperature of 67.5°F (19.7°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Needles is 19%.

Rainfall

In Needles, during May, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 41.8 rainfall days, and 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Needles, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 7:46 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 12h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Needles, California, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Needles in May?

In Needles, in May, the average high-temperature is 88°F (31.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 67.5°F (19.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Needles?

The average relative humidity in May in Needles, California, is 19%.

How much does it rain in Needles in May?

In Needles, California, during May, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.12" (3mm) of precipitation.

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

In Needles, California, the average day length in May is 14h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Needles?

On the first day of May in Needles, California, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 7:46 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Needles have in May?

In Needles, the average sunshine duration in May is 12h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Needles?

In Needles, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Needles, CA

Average temperature in May - Needles, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 88°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (102.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (59°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 67.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (83.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (45.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Needles, CA

Average pressure in May - Needles, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.8"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.75"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Needles, CA

Average wind speed in May - Needles, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Needles, CA

Average humidity in May - Needles, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 19%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (40%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (14%).

Average rainfall in May
Needles, CA

Average rainfall in May - Needles, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.12"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in May
Needles, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Needles, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (7.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.1 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Needles, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 12h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Needles, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Needles, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Needles, CA

Average UV index in May - Needles, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Needles, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Needles, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in May
Needles, CA

Average visibility in May - Needles, 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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