May weather forecast
Fullerton, CA

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Trees and neat lawns of the famous Muckenthaler Community Center in Fullerton, California
Trees and neat lawns of the famous Muckenthaler Community Center in Fullerton, California

Weather in May

May continues the trend of rising temperatures with high averages reaching 72.3°F (22.4°C) and lower temperatures at 56.1°F (13.4°C). The rainfall dips even further to just 0.2" (5mm), making May the month with low rainfall in the first half of the year. Being midway into spring, Fullerton experiences a rise in both temperature and daylight hours. Enjoy early summer weather as the month progresses, marked by longer sunshine hours and reduced rainfall days. With the increasing warmth, the city gradually prepares to welcome summer.

Temperature

In Fullerton, May's average high-temperature stands at a still agreeable 72.3°F (22.4°C), closely related to the preceding month. During May, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 56.1°F (13.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Fullerton, during May, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.2" (5mm) of precipitation. In Fullerton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 52.5 days and collects up to 7.09" (180mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 7:57 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 11.3h.

UV index

In Fullerton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature, in May, in Fullerton, records 72.3°F (22.4°C), while the low-temperature is 56.1°F (13.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How many days does it rain in May?

In Fullerton, in May, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.2" (5mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Fullerton have in May?

The average day length in May is 13h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 7:57 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fullerton have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 11.3h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Fullerton, CA
  • Average high temperature in May: 72.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (64°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (50.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Fullerton, CA

Average pressure in May - Fullerton, CA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Fullerton, CA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Fullerton, CA

Average humidity in May - Fullerton, CA
  • Average humidity in May: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (51%).

Average rainfall in May
Fullerton, CA

Average rainfall in May - Fullerton, CA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in May
Fullerton, CA

Average rainfall days in May - Fullerton, CA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.5 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fullerton, 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 2min

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
Fullerton, CA

Average sunshine days in May - Fullerton, CA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 23.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Fullerton, CA

Average UV index in May - Fullerton, 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
Fullerton, CA

Average cloud cover in May - Fullerton, 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 5).

Average visibility in May
Fullerton, CA

Average visibility in May - Fullerton, 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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