Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from April's agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) to a moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C). Despite higher daytime temperatures, nighttime averages fall to a fresh 54°F (12.2°C) in May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 42%.Rainfall
In Taft, in May, during 4.1 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 52 rainfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Taft, snow does not fall in January, March through December.Daylight
In Taft, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:06 pm PDT.
Sunshine
In Taft, the average sunshine in May is 11.7h.UV index
In Taft, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
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When it does not snow?
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How high is the UV index in May?
Average temperature in May
Taft, CA
- Average high temperature in May: 77.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (57°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (40.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Taft, CA
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Taft, CA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (3.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Taft, CA
- Average humidity in May: 42%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (30%).
Average rainfall in May
Taft, CA
- Average rainfall in May: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.08").
Average rainfall days in May
Taft, CA
- Average rainfall days in May: 4.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Taft, CA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Taft, CA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Taft, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Taft, CA
- Average sunshine days in May: 26.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (28.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Taft, CA
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Taft, CA
- Average cloud cover in May: 12
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 4).
Average visibility in May
Taft, 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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