Temperatures in May
It's cool in May in Whittier with an average temperature of 12°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 14°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 6°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Whittier in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Whittier with cold temperatures, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights close to 3°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature rises to around 13°C, with nights close to 4°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Whittier will be around 13°C, with nights close to 6°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 284 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 25 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 44% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Whittier. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Whittier in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
12°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
14°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
9°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
284 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
25 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
8 days | 0 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Whittier?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Whittier. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Whittier in May
With 23°C, Whittier hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 3°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -5°C to a high of 10°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Whittier
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Whittier, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Whittier
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Whittier, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 14 days of rain in Whittier.
Daily Snowfall in May in Whittier
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in Whittier, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV Index in May in Whittier
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Whittier, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Whittier Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Whittier, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Whittier Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Whittier, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in Whittier per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Whittier, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Whittier
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Average Weather in Whittier by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Whittier. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
