May weather forecast
Saint Helena, CA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Saint Helena, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.9°F (8.3°C) and max 74.1°F (23.4°C).

Temperature

May introduces a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's pleasant 68°F (20°C) to a moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C). During May, Saint Helena notes a substantial drop from the daytime peak to an average minimum temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

In Saint Helena, the average relative humidity in May is 64%.

Rainfall

In Saint Helena, in May, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 76.2 rainfall days, and 16.93" (430mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February, April through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:27 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Saint Helena, the average sunshine in May is 10.2h.

UV index

In Saint Helena, California, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Saint Helena, is 74.1°F (23.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Saint Helena, the average relative humidity in May is 64%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Saint Helena, in May, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Saint Helena, snow does not fall in January, February, April through December.

What is the average length of the day in May in Saint Helena?

In May, the average day length in Saint Helena is 14h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:27 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10.2h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Saint Helena, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Saint Helena, CA

Average temperature in May - Saint Helena, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (39.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Saint Helena, CA

Average pressure in May - Saint Helena, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Saint Helena, CA

Average wind speed in May - Saint Helena, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Saint Helena, CA

Average humidity in May - Saint Helena, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (53%).

Average rainfall in May
Saint Helena, CA

Average rainfall in May - Saint Helena, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0").

Average rainfall days in May
Saint Helena, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Saint Helena, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Saint Helena, CA

Average snowfall in May - Saint Helena, CA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Saint Helena, CA

Average snowfall days in May - Saint Helena, CA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

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

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Saint Helena, CA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Saint Helena, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Saint Helena, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Saint Helena, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 24.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (15.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Saint Helena, CA

Average UV index in May - Saint Helena, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Saint Helena, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Saint Helena, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in May
Saint Helena, CA

Average visibility in May - Saint Helena, CA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

Saint Helena, California, USA

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