May weather forecast
Pismo Beach, CA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pismo Beach, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 70.5°F (21.4°C) and an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

Pismo Beach, California, notes an average high-temperature of an agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C) in May, hardly diverging from April. In May, Pismo Beach experiences a temperature dip to an average of 51.4°F (10.8°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Pismo Beach is 65%.

Rainfall

In Pismo Beach, in May, during 3 rainfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pismo Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 47.6 days and collects up to 6.93" (176mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

The months with the coldest seawater are April and May, with an average ocean temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C).
Note: If planning to swim in 54.3°F (12.4°C) under 50°F (10°C), wear a protective suit. Neglecting this advice might cause immediate cold shock and troubled breathing. A splash around 55.4°F (13°C) is not much warmer.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:11 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.4h.

UV index

In Pismo Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In Pismo Beach, 70.5°F (21.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 51.4°F (10.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Pismo Beach, the average relative humidity in May is 65%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Pismo Beach, in May, during 3 rainfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What months are the ocean coldest in Pismo Beach?

April and May, with an average ocean temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C), are months with the coldest seawater.

How cold is the water in May?

In Pismo Beach, the average seawater temperature in May is 54.3°F (12.4°C). At temperatures below 50°F (10°C), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 55.4°F (13°C) is not comfortable.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May in Pismo Beach is 14h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:11 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Pismo Beach, CA

Average temperature in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46°F).

Average pressure in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average pressure in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average wind speed in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average humidity in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).

Average rainfall in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average rainfall in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.61").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.8 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average sea temperature in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average sea temperature in May: 54.4°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and October (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (54.3°F).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pismo Beach, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 27.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21 days).

Average UV index in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average UV index in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Pismo Beach, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Pismo Beach, CA

Average visibility in May - Pismo Beach, 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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