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Keyes Weather in May

Keyes in May

The short of it: Keyes in May averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 12 °C (54 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain and about 14 h 11 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 83° · low 54° · rain 0.3 in. · daylight 14 h 11 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & March

May in Keyes brings afternoons near 83° and nights around 54°, with about 0.3 in. of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 83°, with nights near 54°. Rain is scarce, about 0.3 in., the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 11 min in mid-May, 63 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and March.

Against its neighbours, Keyes runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Ceres, 4 mi to the NW, sees much the same highs.

May in Keyes, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
8° warmer, 1.0 in. less rain
Versus June
8° colder
Day–night spread
29°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 11 min
Average wind
8 mph

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CeresCalifornia4 mi NW83°55°0.3 in.
HughsonCalifornia4 mi NE83°54°0.3 in.
EmpireCalifornia6 mi N83°54°0.3 in.
TurlockCalifornia6 mi SE84°54°0.3 in.
Bret HarteCalifornia6 mi WNW82°54°0.2 in.
BystromCalifornia6 mi NW83°55°0.2 in.
DenairCalifornia7 mi ESE84°54°0.3 in.
ModestoCalifornia7 mi NW83°55°0.2 in.

The Almanac · Keyes Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 83°, with nights near 54°. Rain is scarce, about 0.3 in., the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Keyes by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January55°38°2.2 in.5 mph9 h 50 min✦✦✦
February62°42°1.9 in.6 mph10 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
March69°45°1.7 in.6 mph11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
April75°48°1.3 in.7 mph13 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
May83°54°0.3 in.8 mph14 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
June91°59°0.08 in.8 mph14 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
July95°63°0.0 in.8 mph14 h 31 min✦✦✦
August93°61°0.04 in.7 mph13 h 36 min✦✦✦
September89°57°0.08 in.6 mph12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
October80°51°0.6 in.5 mph11 h 9 min✦✦✦✦✦
November66°43°1.5 in.5 mph10 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
December55°37°2.1 in.5 mph9 h 35 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Keyes in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Keyes in May?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 12 °C (54 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 8° from April to about 83°, with nights near 54°. Rain is scarce, about 0.3 in., the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Keyes?

The Almanac gives May 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and March.

How long are the days in Keyes in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 14 h 11 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 35 min in December to 14 h 44 min in June.

Does it snow in Keyes in May?

Hardly — May nights average 12 °C (54 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Keyes in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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