May weather forecast
Porterville, CA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Porterville, California, with an average temperature ranging between min 54.1°F (12.3°C) and max 79.2°F (26.2°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C) to a moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C). Porterville's May nights see a large temperature deviation, with temperatures resting at a low of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 44%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout May, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 52.3 rainfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Porterville, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 6min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:07 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Porterville in May?

Porterville in May has an average high-temperature of 79.2°F (26.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 44%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout May, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

January, March through December are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Porterville, the average day length in May is 14h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:07 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Porterville have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.7h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Porterville, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (97.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (40.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Porterville, CA

Average pressure in May - Porterville, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Porterville, CA

Average wind speed in May - Porterville, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Porterville, CA

Average humidity in May - Porterville, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (30%).

Average rainfall in May
Porterville, CA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.93").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in May
Porterville, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Porterville, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (9.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.5 days).

Average snowfall days in May
Porterville, CA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

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

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Porterville, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Porterville, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Porterville, CA

Average UV index in May - Porterville, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Porterville, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Porterville, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 24).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in May
Porterville, CA

Average visibility in May - Porterville, 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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