May Weather in Santa Clara

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Santa Clara, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 20°C (68°F). Highs can soar to 33°C (91°F), while lows may dip to 6°C (42°F). Typically, the humidity level in Santa Clara throughout May hovers around 45%.

6°C (42°F)

Minimum temperature

20°C (68°F)

Average temperature

33°C (91°F)

Maximum temperature

45%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Santa Clara averages 14 mm (0.5 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 2 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 11 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 11 hours 57 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 79% probability of sunny days during this period.

14 mm (0.5 inches)

Precipitation

2 rainy days

Rainy days

11 hours 57 minutes

Sunshine hours

79%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Santa Clara 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 5 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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