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May is a good month in Lompoc

Climate Overview

Lompoc, United States in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.5°C (64°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain is rare, falling on about 1 days this month. Sea temperature stays cool at 14°C (57°F).

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout May, with daily highs around 17°C (63°F).

Rainfall is heaviest during the middle of the month, while the last third tends to be drier.

Expect around 12.3h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 13.1h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 31th, averaging 17.9°C (64°F).

Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
18°C / 12°C
Feels Like
17°C / 10°C
Rain
1 days · 6 mm
Sunshine
12.8h / day
Humidity
79% — Humid
Wind
23 km/h
Wind Direction
WNW (297°)
Gusts
42 km/h
Daylight
14 h
Cloud Cover
39%
Clear Sky Days
8.8
UV Index
8 — Very High
Sea Temperature
14°C
Dew Point
11°C — Comfortable
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

0h 4h 8h 12h 16h 151015202531
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Daily Wind Speed

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Sun Position
Sunrise 06:00
Daylight 14h
Sunset 19:59

Compare Months

January
Good
Temp
16°C / 11°C
Feels Like
14°C / 8°C
Rain
7days (99 mm) Good
Sun
8h Good
Humidity
75% Muggy
UV
3.7 Moderate
February
Good
Temp
16°C / 10°C
Feels Like
14°C / 7°C
Rain
6days (69 mm) Good
Sun
9.1h Good
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
4.6 Moderate
March
Good
Temp
16°C / 11°C
Feels Like
14°C / 8°C
Rain
8days (84 mm) Wet
Sun
10h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
5.9 High
April
Good
Temp
17°C / 12°C
Feels Like
16°C / 9°C
Rain
2days (16 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.6h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
7.2 Very High
May
Good
Temp
18°C / 12°C
Feels Like
17°C / 10°C
Rain
1days (6 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.8h Excellent
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
8 Very High
June
Excellent
Temp
20°C / 14°C
Feels Like
20°C / 13°C
Rain
0days (2 mm) Excellent
Sun
13.3h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
8.1 Very High
July
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 15°C
Feels Like
22°C / 14°C
Rain
0days (0 mm) Excellent
Sun
13.2h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
8.4 Very High
August best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 16°C
Feels Like
23°C / 15°C
Rain
0days (1 mm) Excellent
Sun
12.3h Excellent
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
8 Very High
September best
Excellent
Temp
22°C / 16°C
Feels Like
23°C / 16°C
Rain
1days (5 mm) Excellent
Sun
11.4h Excellent
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
6.9 High
October best
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 15°C
Feels Like
21°C / 14°C
Rain
1days (10 mm) Excellent
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
5.6 High
November
Good
Temp
19°C / 13°C
Feels Like
17°C / 11°C
Rain
4days (38 mm) Good
Sun
8.9h Good
Humidity
72% Muggy
UV
4 Moderate
December
Good
Temp
17°C / 11°C
Feels Like
15°C / 9°C
Rain
6days (76 mm) Good
Sun
7.8h Good
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
3.2 Moderate
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 16°C / 11°C 14°C / 8°C 7days (99 mm) Good 8h Good 75% Muggy 3.7 Moderate Good View Details
February 16°C / 10°C 14°C / 7°C 6days (69 mm) Good 9.1h Good 72% Muggy 4.6 Moderate Good View Details
March 16°C / 11°C 14°C / 8°C 8days (84 mm) Wet 10h Excellent 76% Humid 5.9 High Good View Details
April 17°C / 12°C 16°C / 9°C 2days (16 mm) Excellent 11.6h Excellent 76% Humid 7.2 Very High Good View Details
May 18°C / 12°C 17°C / 10°C 1days (6 mm) Excellent 12.8h Excellent 79% Humid 8 Very High Good View Details
June 20°C / 14°C 20°C / 13°C 0days (2 mm) Excellent 13.3h Excellent 78% Humid 8.1 Very High Excellent View Details
July 21°C / 15°C 22°C / 14°C 0days (0 mm) Excellent 13.2h Excellent 80% Humid 8.4 Very High Excellent View Details
August best 22°C / 16°C 23°C / 15°C 0days (1 mm) Excellent 12.3h Excellent 81% Humid 8 Very High Excellent View Details
September best 22°C / 16°C 23°C / 16°C 1days (5 mm) Excellent 11.4h Excellent 79% Humid 6.9 High Excellent View Details
October best 21°C / 15°C 21°C / 14°C 1days (10 mm) Excellent 10.2h Excellent 72% Muggy 5.6 High Excellent View Details
November 19°C / 13°C 17°C / 11°C 4days (38 mm) Good 8.9h Good 72% Muggy 4 Moderate Good View Details
December 17°C / 11°C 15°C / 9°C 6days (76 mm) Good 7.8h Good 74% Muggy 3.2 Moderate Good View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically good for visiting Lompoc, with average highs of 18°C (64°F) and around 1 rainy days. Lompoc, United States in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 17.5°C (64°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rai
Lompoc typically sees around 1 rainy days in May with 6 mm (0.2 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Nights in Lompoc during May are cool at around 12°C (54°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Lompoc. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Lompoc during May is 8 (very high). Strong sun protection is essential — SPF 50+, protective clothing, and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Lompoc gets approximately 14 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 13 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Lompoc during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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