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Water temperature in Crescent City (CA) in May

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Is it warm enough to swim in Crescent City in May? Average water temperature in Crescent City in May is 50.9°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Crescent City in May is 55.9°F, and the coldest is 46.4°F. Average high air temperature in Crescent City in May is 60°F, and average low temperature is 46°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Crescent City

Changes water temperature in Crescent City in May 2025, 2024

To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Crescent City for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Crescent City, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of May.

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Day 2025 2024 Min Max
May 148.6°F51.6°F46.4°F53.2°F
May 248.6°F51.6°F46.8°F53.4°F
May 348.7°F51.4°F46.6°F53.1°F
May 447.5°F51.6°F46.9°F53.6°F
May 546.8°F53.1°F46.8°F53.8°F
May 647.5°F52.7°F47.5°F54.1°F
May 747.8°F52.7°F47.1°F54°F
May 847.8°F51.1°F46.4°F54°F
May 948.6°F50°F46.6°F53.8°F
May 1048.7°F51.4°F47.3°F53.6°F
May 1150°F52.3°F47.7°F54.3°F
May 1251.1°F52.5°F47.8°F54.1°F
May 1351.8°F52.3°F48°F54.1°F
May 1450.7°F53.8°F47.5°F54.5°F
May 1550°F54.3°F47.3°F55.8°F
Day 2025 2024 Min Max
May 1649.6°F54.3°F48.4°F55.6°F
May 1750.4°F52.7°F49.3°F55.4°F
May 1849.1°F51.4°F48°F55.6°F
May 1949.1°F49.8°F48.2°F55.8°F
May 2050.2°F48.4°F48°F55.8°F
May 2149.1°F47.3°F47.3°F55.6°F
May 2249.3°F47.5°F47.1°F55.2°F
May 2350.4°F47.5°F47.1°F54.3°F
May 2449.8°F47.1°F47.1°F53.8°F
May 2550°F47.7°F47.7°F55.2°F
May 2650.2°F47.8°F47.8°F54.7°F
May 2749.6°F49.3°F48.7°F55.9°F
May 2851.3°F50.2°F48.7°F54.9°F
May 2952.9°F49.8°F48.4°F54.5°F
May 3054°F48.7°F48.7°F54.3°F
May 3154.1°F47.8°F47.7°F54.3°F
Crescent City water temp chart in May

Average water temperature in Crescent City in May over a decade

20162017201820192020
52°F50.9°F50.9°F51.4°F54.3°F
20212022202320242025
49.3°F50.5°F52.9°F50.7°F49.8°F

Crescent City sea state in May

Chart comparing the height of waves in Crescent City in May over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.

Waves height in Crescent City in May

Weather and climate in Crescent City in May

This data display average monthly climate indicators in Crescent City in May based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip

  • Average HIGH temperature60°F
  • Average LOW temperature46°F
  • Average rainfall days7 days
  • Average rainfall86mm/3.4''
  • Average daylight15h
  • Average sunshine9h
  • Average UV index7

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Where is the warm sea water in May?

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Best Beach Resorts in California in May

Places with the warmest average sea water temperature in California in May. In addition, the maximum and minimum water temperatures for that month, recorded over the last decade, are shown

AvrMinMax
San Diego63°F57.4°F68°F
Santa Monica61.3°F55.9°F68.4°F
La Jolla Cove64°F58.1°F69.6°F
Lake Tahoe50.7°F43.9°F59°F
Los Angeles60.8°F56.5°F65.1°F
Brookings50°F45.1°F54.9°F
Gold Beach50.2°F43.7°F55.4°F
Trinidad51.3°F46.6°F55.6°F
McKinleyville51.3°F46.9°F55.6°F
Humboldt Beach51.3°F47.5°F55.8°F

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