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Long Beach in May

Find out everything about the water temperature in Long Beach in May. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in May for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in May
Minimum:

63.2 °F

Average:

67.6 °F

Maximum:

71.7 °F

Sea water temperature in Long Beach in May

In the city of Long Beach, the month of May is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 63.2°F on May 30, 2020, with an average temperature being 67.6°F and a maximum temperature reaching 71.7°F on May 8, 2014.

While some may find it enjoyable for a brief swim, others might consider it a bit too cold for extended periods in the water. In May, the sea temperature remains relatively stable. The average temperature stays close to 67.6°F throughout the month, with minimal changes.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
May 1 68.6°F 67.4°F 69.2°F
May 2 68.6°F 67.5°F 69.1°F
May 3 68.4°F 67.9°F 68.3°F
May 4 68.3°F 68.0°F 69.0°F
May 5 68.4°F 68.2°F 69.2°F
May 6 68.3°F 69.1°F 69.3°F
May 7 68.5°F 69.1°F 69.2°F
May 8 68.3°F 69.0°F 69.0°F
May 9 68.1°F 68.7°F 68.8°F
May 10 67.9°F 68.5°F 68.6°F
May 11 67.7°F 68.3°F 68.5°F
May 12 67.6°F 68.3°F 67.6°F
May 13 67.7°F 68.3°F 67.5°F
May 14 67.6°F 68.3°F 68.1°F
May 15 67.7°F 68.2°F 67.8°F
May 16 67.4°F 66.1°F 67.2°F
May 17 67.2°F 65.9°F 67.0°F
May 18 67.1°F 67.1°F 67.5°F
May 19 67.2°F 66.5°F 67.9°F
May 20 67.1°F 67.0°F 67.5°F
May 21 67.3°F 67.1°F 66.9°F
May 22 67.4°F 66.6°F 67.0°F
May 23 67.4°F 65.9°F 66.9°F
May 24 67.3°F 65.8°F 66.7°F
May 25 67.3°F 65.8°F 66.7°F
May 26 67.2°F 66.7°F 66.6°F
May 27 67.1°F 65.8°F 66.7°F
May 28 66.7°F 65.2°F 66.4°F
May 29 66.8°F 65.3°F 67.0°F
May 30 66.5°F 65.4°F 66.9°F
May 31 66.7°F 65.5°F 66.8°F

Sea water temperature in Long Beach by month

In an average year, Long Beach offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably. The warmest water in Long Beach was recorded on February 23, 2016, reaching a 75.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 20, 2022, dipping to 57.5°F. The average readings by season are 70.4°F in Winter, 69.8°F in Spring, 62.5°F in Summer, and 63.5°F in Autumn. May's average temperature is a slight drop from April's average of 70.0°F. In June, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 64.8°F.