May weather forecast
Tehachapi, CA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Tehachapi, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 70.7°F (21.5°C) and min 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Temperature

A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from a comfortable 63.9°F (17.7°C) in April to a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C). May nights bring a significant cooling from the heat of the day, with averages of 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 45%.

Rainfall

In Tehachapi, during May, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 51.3 rainfall days, and 7.95" (202mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Tehachapi aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Tehachapi, during the entire year, snow falls for 15 days and aggregates up to 16.97" (431mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:02 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In Tehachapi, in May, the average high-temperature is 70.7°F (21.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 47.5°F (8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 45%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Tehachapi, California, during May, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Tehachapi aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Tehachapi have in May?

In Tehachapi, the average day length in May is 14h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:02 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Tehachapi, the average sunshine duration in May is 11.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Tehachapi?

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

Average temperature in May - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34°F).

Average pressure in May
Tehachapi, CA

Average pressure in May - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Tehachapi, CA

Average wind speed in May - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Tehachapi, CA

Average humidity in May - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 45%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (28%).

Average rainfall in May
Tehachapi, CA

Average rainfall in May - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.12").

Average rainfall days in May
Tehachapi, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Tehachapi, CA

Average snowfall in May - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Tehachapi, CA

Average snowfall days in May - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Tehachapi, 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 July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Tehachapi, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 26.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (28 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Tehachapi, CA

Average UV index in May - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Tehachapi, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Tehachapi, CA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in May
Tehachapi, CA

Average visibility in May - Tehachapi, 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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