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Weather · May

Downey weather in May

Average highs of 73°F, lows of 58°F and 0.30 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

May is Downey’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 73°F and lows of 58°F. That is 2° warmer than April, and 1° below the yearly average high.

Average high
73°F
Average low
58°F
Precipitation
0.30 in
Wet days
2
Sunrise · sunset
5:51 AM · 7:46 PM

May across the year

  1. 67°47°Jan
  2. 67°48°Feb
  3. 69°51°Mar
  4. 71°54°Apr
  5. 73°58°May
  6. 76°61°Jun
  7. 81°65°Jul
  8. 83°66°Aug
  9. 82°64°Sep
  10. 78°59°Oct
  11. 73°52°Nov
  12. 67°47°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in May

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

May is good for

Around Downey

Rancho Los Amigos Power Plant, Downey
Rancho Los Amigos Power Plant (8273049554)Jonathan Haeber from Richmond, CA · CC BY 2.0
The oldest operating McDonald's restaurant was the third one built, opening in 1953. It is located at 10207 Lakewood Blvd. at
The oldest operating McDonald's restaurant was the third one built, opening in 1953. It is located at 10207 Lakewood Blvd. at Florence Ave. in Downey, California (cropped)Piewug · CC BY-SA 4.0
PIH Health Downey Hospital Campus
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May compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
April71°F54°F0.60 in
May73°F58°F0.30 in
June76°F61°F0.10 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Downey in May?

Average highs are 73°F and average lows 58°F, for a daily mean of 66°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Downey in May?

May averages 0.30 in of precipitation over about 2 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Downey in May?

Around mid-May the sun rises about 5:51 AM and sets about 7:46 PM, for roughly 13.9 hours of daylight.

Is May a good time to visit Downey?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. May is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Long Beach Daugherty Fld station (8.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for May 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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