May Weather in Santa Monica

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Santa Monica, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 17°C (63°F). Highs can soar to 27°C (82°F), while lows may dip to 11°C (52°F). Typically, the humidity level in Santa Monica throughout May hovers around 70%.

11°C (52°F)

Minimum temperature

17°C (63°F)

Average temperature

27°C (82°F)

Maximum temperature

70%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Santa Monica averages 10 mm (0.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 1 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 56 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 11 hours 12 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 56% probability of sunny days during this period.

10 mm (0.4 inches)

Precipitation

1 rainy days

Rainy days

11 hours 12 minutes

Sunshine hours

56%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Santa Monica reaches a maximum of 10, indicating a level of VeryHigh exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 15 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 2 4 6 8 10 10 9 7 5 3 1 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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