May and June receive fewer sunny days.

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May Gray. June Gloom. There's data and science to support the time of the year that sees a higher amount of cloud cover near coastal areas in southern California.

 

Resources:

California-Nevada Climate Applications Program

UCSB Geography

KPBS

Type
Phenomena
Subject
Earth and Space Science

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