May Weather in Ridgecrest

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Ridgecrest, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 25°C (77°F). Highs can soar to 29°C (85°F), while lows may dip to 20°C (68°F). Typically, the humidity level in Ridgecrest throughout May hovers around 76%.

20°C (68°F)

Minimum temperature

25°C (77°F)

Average temperature

29°C (85°F)

Maximum temperature

76%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Ridgecrest averages 103 mm (4.0 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 9 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 32 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 52 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 58% probability of sunny days during this period.

103 mm (4.0 inches)

Precipitation

9 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 52 minutes

Sunshine hours

58%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Ridgecrest 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 1 3 5 8 10 11 11 9 7 4 2 1
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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