May weather forecast
Rio del Mar, CA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Rio del Mar, is another comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.9°F (18.3°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

Rio del Mar's weather in May, with an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C), subtly shifts from April's 63.1°F (17.3°C). Throughout the month of May, Rio del Mar observes an average nighttime temperature of 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In Rio del Mar, in May, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 77.9 rainfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In May, the average ocean temperature in Rio del Mar is 54.1°F (12.3°C).
Note: Unprotected swimming in 54.1°F (12.3°C) is dangerous due to potential cold shock. Especially when temperatures go below 50°F (10°C), leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

In Rio del Mar, California, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 10min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:21 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Rio del Mar, the average sunshine in May is 10.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Rio del Mar is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during May morphs into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Rio del Mar?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 64.9°F (18.3°C) and 49.1°F (9.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Rio del Mar?

In May, the average relative humidity in Rio del Mar, California, is 74%.

How much does it rain in Rio del Mar in May?

In Rio del Mar, in May, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in May in Rio del Mar?

In Rio del Mar, the average seawater temperature in May is 54.1°F (12.3°C). Swimming in 54.1°F (12.3°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

How many hours of daylight does Rio del Mar have in May?

In May, the average day length in Rio del Mar, California, is 14h and 10min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Rio del Mar?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rio del Mar, California, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:21 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rio del Mar have in May?

In Rio del Mar, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.3h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Rio del Mar?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Rio del Mar, California, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Rio del Mar, CA

Average temperature in May - Rio del Mar, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (45.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Rio del Mar, CA

Average pressure in May - Rio del Mar, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Rio del Mar, CA

Average wind speed in May - Rio del Mar, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Rio del Mar, CA

Average humidity in May - Rio del Mar, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Rio del Mar, CA

Average rainfall in May - Rio del Mar, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in May
Rio del Mar, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Rio del Mar, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.2 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Rio del Mar, CA

Average sea temperature in May - Rio del Mar, CA
  • Average sea temperature in May: 54.2°F

The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is April (53.8°F).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rio del Mar, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rio del Mar, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Rio del Mar, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (16.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Rio del Mar, CA

Average UV index in May - Rio del Mar, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May
Rio del Mar, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Rio del Mar, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in May
Rio del Mar, CA

Average visibility in May - Rio del Mar, 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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