May Weather in Watsonville

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Watsonville, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 15°C (59°F). Highs can soar to 25°C (78°F), while lows may dip to 7°C (45°F). Typically, the humidity level in Watsonville throughout May hovers around 71%.

7°C (45°F)

Minimum temperature

15°C (59°F)

Average temperature

25°C (78°F)

Maximum temperature

71%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Watsonville averages 19 mm (0.7 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 2 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 9 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 11 hours 49 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 68% probability of sunny days during this period.

19 mm (0.7 inches)

Precipitation

2 rainy days

Rainy days

11 hours 49 minutes

Sunshine hours

68%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Watsonville 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 8 10 11 10 8 6 3 2 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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