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%.
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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.
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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.
| 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 | |
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| 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 | |||||