May Weather in Santa Ynez

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Santa Ynez, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 15°C (59°F). Highs can soar to 22°C (71°F), while lows may dip to 9°C (49°F). Typically, the humidity level in Santa Ynez throughout May hovers around 75%.

9°C (49°F)

Minimum temperature

15°C (59°F)

Average temperature

22°C (71°F)

Maximum temperature

75%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Santa Ynez averages 11 mm (0.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 2 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 58 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 11 hours 52 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 80% probability of sunny days during this period.

11 mm (0.4 inches)

Precipitation

2 rainy days

Rainy days

11 hours 52 minutes

Sunshine hours

80%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Santa Ynez reaches a maximum of 11, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 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	9	10	11	10	8	5	3	1	1
Exposure	Low		Moderate	High	VeryHigh		Extreme	VeryHigh		Moderate		Low
Time to burn	45 min		30 min	25 min	15 min		10 min	15 min		30 min		45 min