May weather forecast
Santa Margarita, CA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Santa Margarita, California, with an average temperature ranging between max 73.9°F (23.3°C) and min 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

The transition from April to May sees an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 73.9°F (23.3°C), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Santa Margarita experiences a consistent, yet significant, drop from daily highs to a low-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) throughout May.

Humidity

In Santa Margarita, the average relative humidity in May is 59%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout May, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 rainfall days, and 8.66" (220mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 3min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:11 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 73.9°F (23.3°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in Santa Margarita, California, is 59%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Santa Margarita, in May, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May in Santa Margarita?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:11 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Margarita have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 11.3h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Santa Margarita, CA

Average temperature in May - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (58.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (42.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Santa Margarita, CA

Average pressure in May - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"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
Santa Margarita, CA

Average wind speed in May - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (5.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Santa Margarita, CA

Average humidity in May - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 59%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (50%).

Average rainfall in May
Santa Margarita, CA

Average rainfall in May - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

Average rainfall days in May
Santa Margarita, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.8 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Santa Margarita, CA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Santa Margarita, 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 and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Santa Margarita, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (19.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Santa Margarita, CA

Average UV index in May - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Santa Margarita, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Santa Margarita, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Santa Margarita, CA

Average visibility in May - Santa Margarita, 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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