May weather forecast
South Gate, CA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in South Gate, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.7°F (13.7°C) and 72.1°F (22.3°C).

Temperature

In May, South Gate experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 70.7°F (21.5°C) in April to a still pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). South Gate, in May, experiences an average temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) at night.

Humidity

In South Gate, the average relative humidity in May is 64%.

Rainfall

May is the last month it rains. During 1.2 rainfall days, in May, South Gate aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 24.7 rainfall days, and 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:58 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 11.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature, in May, in South Gate, records 72.1°F (22.3°C), while the low-temperature is 56.7°F (13.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 64%.

What is the last month it rains?

May is the last month it rains. During 1.2 rainfall days, in May, South Gate aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In South Gate, the average day length in May is 13h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in South Gate, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:58 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does South Gate have in May?

In South Gate, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
South Gate, CA

Average temperature in May - South Gate, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (64.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (50.5°F).

Average pressure in May
South Gate, CA

Average pressure in May - South Gate, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
South Gate, CA

Average wind speed in May - South Gate, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
South Gate, CA

Average humidity in May - South Gate, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (51%).

Average rainfall in May
South Gate, CA

Average rainfall in May - South Gate, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.04"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and December (0.39").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, August and September (0").

Average rainfall days in May
South Gate, CA

Average rainfall days in May - South Gate, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (4.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.5 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
South Gate, CA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - South Gate, CA
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 11h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
South Gate, CA

Average sunshine days in May - South Gate, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 29.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (24.1 days).

Average UV index in May
South Gate, CA

Average UV index in May - South Gate, 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 January, February, November and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
South Gate, CA

Average cloud cover in May - South Gate, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
South Gate, CA

Average visibility in May - South Gate, 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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