May weather forecast
Salida, CA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Salida, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

In Salida, the onset of May comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from April's agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C) to a moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C). Throughout May nights, a significant departure from daytime temperatures, with an average low of 52.3°F (11.3°C), is recognized.

Humidity

In Salida, the average relative humidity in May is 52%.

Rainfall

In Salida, during May, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 59.3 rainfall days, and 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Salida, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 13min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:20 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Salida, the average sunshine in May is 11.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature during May is 79.3°F (26.3°C) and the low-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 52%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 3.7 days. Throughout May, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

January through November are months without snowfall in Salida.

How many hours of daylight does Salida have in May?

In Salida, the average day length in May is 14h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Salida, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:20 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.3h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Salida, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (96.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (41°F).

Average pressure in May
Salida, CA

Average pressure in May - Salida, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Salida, CA

Average wind speed in May - Salida, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Salida, CA

Average humidity in May - Salida, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (72%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (37%).

Average rainfall in May
Salida, CA

Average rainfall in May - Salida, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in May
Salida, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Salida, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Salida, CA

Average snowfall in May - Salida, CA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

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

Average snowfall days in May
Salida, CA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Salida, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Salida, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Salida, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Salida, CA

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Salida, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Salida, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in May
Salida, CA

Average visibility in May - Salida, 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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