Fallbrook weather in May
In May, Fallbrook sees average daytime highs of 73°F and overnight lows near 56°F, with 0.4 in of rain across 2.1 wet days and about 13.7 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 73°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 61% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 18 min at the start of May to 14 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Fallbrook's 7th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Fallbrook's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 73°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 56°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0.4 in
- 2.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 42 min
- 4:54 AM – 6:37 PM
- Cloud cover
- 35%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.4 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.5
- out of 10
Fallbrook is census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States.
- Density
- 671/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1869
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 73°F through the month.
A typical May day in Fallbrook reaches about 73°F in the afternoon and slips back to 56°F overnight — a 17°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 64°F and 83°F. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 4°F warmer than April and about 6°F cooler than June.
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| Avg high (°F) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 |
| Avg low (°F) | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72 | 54 |
| 2 | 72 | 54 |
| 3 | 72 | 55 |
| 4 | 72 | 55 |
| 5 | 72 | 55 |
| 6 | 72 | 55 |
| 7 | 72 | 55 |
| 8 | 72 | 55 |
| 9 | 72 | 55 |
| 10 | 73 | 55 |
| 11 | 73 | 55 |
| 12 | 73 | 56 |
| 13 | 73 | 56 |
| 14 | 73 | 56 |
| 15 | 73 | 56 |
| 16 | 73 | 56 |
| 17 | 73 | 56 |
| 18 | 73 | 56 |
| 19 | 73 | 56 |
| 20 | 73 | 56 |
| 21 | 73 | 56 |
| 22 | 73 | 56 |
| 23 | 73 | 56 |
| 24 | 73 | 56 |
| 25 | 74 | 57 |
| 26 | 74 | 57 |
| 27 | 74 | 57 |
| 28 | 74 | 57 |
| 29 | 74 | 57 |
| 30 | 75 | 57 |
| 31 | 75 | 57 |
Fallbrook weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 6th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64° / 45° | 2.7 | 5.8 | 10 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 64° / 46° | 3.4 | 7 | 10.8 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 66° / 49° | 2.0 | 6 | 11.7 | 6.9 |
| Apr | 69° / 52° | 1.0 | 3.5 | 12.8 | 7.8 |
| May | 73° / 56° | 0.4 | 2.1 | 13.7 | 8.5 |
| Jun | 79° / 60° | 0.1 | 0.6 | 14.2 | 8.9 |
| Jul | 85° / 65° | 0.2 | 0.8 | 14 | 7.2 |
| Aug | 86° / 67° | 0.1 | 0.6 | 13.2 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 84° / 64° | 0.2 | 1 | 12.2 | 7.5 |
| Oct | 77° / 58° | 0.7 | 2.7 | 11.2 | 8.6 |
| Nov | 70° / 50° | 1.0 | 3.1 | 10.3 | 8.0 |
| Dec | 63° / 45° | 2.0 | 4.9 | 9.8 | 6.6 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 61% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 23%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 82 |
| Cloudier (%) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 | 26 |
| 2 | 74 | 26 |
| 3 | 74 | 26 |
| 4 | 74 | 26 |
| 5 | 74 | 26 |
| 6 | 74 | 26 |
| 7 | 74 | 26 |
| 8 | 74 | 26 |
| 9 | 74 | 26 |
| 10 | 74 | 26 |
| 11 | 75 | 25 |
| 12 | 75 | 25 |
| 13 | 76 | 24 |
| 14 | 77 | 23 |
| 15 | 77 | 23 |
| 16 | 77 | 23 |
| 17 | 78 | 22 |
| 18 | 78 | 22 |
| 19 | 78 | 22 |
| 20 | 79 | 21 |
| 21 | 79 | 21 |
| 22 | 79 | 21 |
| 23 | 79 | 21 |
| 24 | 80 | 20 |
| 25 | 80 | 20 |
| 26 | 80 | 20 |
| 27 | 80 | 20 |
| 28 | 80 | 20 |
| 29 | 81 | 19 |
| 30 | 81 | 19 |
| 31 | 82 | 18 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Fallbrook gets around 0.4 in of rain over 2.1 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 7% and peaks near 10% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 10 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 9 |
| 7 | 9 |
| 8 | 9 |
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| 11 | 9 |
| 12 | 8 |
| 13 | 8 |
| 14 | 8 |
| 15 | 7 |
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| 18 | 6 |
| 19 | 6 |
| 20 | 6 |
| 21 | 6 |
| 22 | 5 |
| 23 | 5 |
| 24 | 5 |
| 25 | 5 |
| 26 | 4 |
| 27 | 4 |
| 28 | 4 |
| 29 | 4 |
| 30 | 4 |
| 31 | 3 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 72% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 56 |
| Comfortable (%) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 | 12 | 1 |
| 2 | 86 | 13 | 1 |
| 3 | 85 | 14 | 1 |
| 4 | 84 | 15 | 1 |
| 5 | 83 | 16 | 1 |
| 6 | 82 | 17 | 1 |
| 7 | 81 | 18 | 1 |
| 8 | 80 | 19 | 1 |
| 9 | 79 | 20 | 1 |
| 10 | 78 | 21 | 1 |
| 11 | 77 | 22 | 1 |
| 12 | 76 | 23 | 1 |
| 13 | 75 | 24 | 1 |
| 14 | 74 | 25 | 1 |
| 15 | 73 | 26 | 1 |
| 16 | 73 | 26 | 1 |
| 17 | 71 | 27 | 2 |
| 18 | 70 | 28 | 2 |
| 19 | 70 | 28 | 2 |
| 20 | 69 | 29 | 2 |
| 21 | 68 | 30 | 2 |
| 22 | 67 | 31 | 2 |
| 23 | 65 | 32 | 3 |
| 24 | 64 | 33 | 3 |
| 25 | 63 | 34 | 3 |
| 26 | 62 | 35 | 3 |
| 27 | 61 | 36 | 3 |
| 28 | 60 | 37 | 3 |
| 29 | 59 | 38 | 3 |
| 30 | 57 | 39 | 4 |
| 31 | 56 | 40 | 4 |
Wind in May
Winds average 5 mph in May, the windiest month of the year.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 13 h 18 min at the start of May to 14 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 42 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:07 AM to 4:46 AM, and sunset from 6:25 PM to 6:47 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:07 | 5:06 | 5:05 | 5:04 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:01 | 5:00 | 4:59 | 4:58 | 4:58 | 4:57 | 4:56 | 4:55 | 4:54 | 4:54 | 4:53 | 4:52 | 4:52 | 4:51 | 4:50 | 4:50 | 4:49 | 4:49 | 4:48 | 4:48 | 4:47 | 4:47 | 4:46 | 4:46 | 4:46 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.3 | 5:07 | 6:25 |
| 2 | 13.3 | 5:06 | 6:26 |
| 3 | 13.4 | 5:05 | 6:27 |
| 4 | 13.4 | 5:04 | 6:28 |
| 5 | 13.4 | 5:03 | 6:29 |
| 6 | 13.5 | 5:02 | 6:29 |
| 7 | 13.5 | 5:01 | 6:30 |
| 8 | 13.5 | 5:00 | 6:31 |
| 9 | 13.5 | 4:59 | 6:32 |
| 10 | 13.6 | 4:58 | 6:32 |
| 11 | 13.6 | 4:58 | 6:33 |
| 12 | 13.6 | 4:57 | 6:34 |
| 13 | 13.6 | 4:56 | 6:35 |
| 14 | 13.7 | 4:55 | 6:35 |
| 15 | 13.7 | 4:54 | 6:36 |
| 16 | 13.7 | 4:54 | 6:37 |
| 17 | 13.7 | 4:53 | 6:38 |
| 18 | 13.8 | 4:52 | 6:38 |
| 19 | 13.8 | 4:52 | 6:39 |
| 20 | 13.8 | 4:51 | 6:40 |
| 21 | 13.8 | 4:50 | 6:40 |
| 22 | 13.9 | 4:50 | 6:41 |
| 23 | 13.9 | 4:49 | 6:42 |
| 24 | 13.9 | 4:49 | 6:43 |
| 25 | 13.9 | 4:48 | 6:43 |
| 26 | 13.9 | 4:48 | 6:44 |
| 27 | 14.0 | 4:47 | 6:45 |
| 28 | 14.0 | 4:47 | 6:45 |
| 29 | 14.0 | 4:46 | 6:46 |
| 30 | 14.0 | 4:46 | 6:47 |
| 31 | 14.0 | 4:46 | 6:47 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 7.4 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.06 kWh/m² to a high of 8.04 kWh/m² in June across the year — May's 7.4 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.6 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.7 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.7 | Intense |
Is May a good time to visit Fallbrook?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is one of the better times to visit Fallbrook for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Fallbrook in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Fallbrook sees daytime highs around 73°F and nights near 56°F. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes.
Sea temperature near Fallbrook in May
The nearest coast averages about 64°F in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 19 mi away) is warmest in August at about 71°F and coldest in January near 59°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jul 5 to Oct 7 — about 3.1 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 59 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 64 | 66 | 69 | 71 | 70 | 67 | 64 | 61 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Cool | Cool |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | Cool |
| Feb | 59 | Cool |
| Mar | 60 | Cool |
| Apr | 61 | Cool |
| May | 64 | Cool |
| Jun | 66 | Cool |
| Jul | 69 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 71 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 70 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 67 | Cool |
| Nov | 64 | Cool |
| Dec | 61 | Cool |
UV index in Fallbrook in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Fallbrook peaks around July 11 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 8 | Very high |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Fallbrook in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Fallbrook is worst in September — around 40 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 5.4× the cleanest month (December, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 19 | 12 | 20 | 40 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 8 | Good |
| Jun | 19 | Moderate |
| Jul | 12 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 40 | Poor |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Fallbrook?
Fallbrook sits at 33.4°N, 117.3°W, 682 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Temecula, 9.9 mi away.
Topography around Fallbrook
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Fallbrook.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Fallbrook has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 748 ft around an average of 682 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,123 ft; within 50 miles, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 10,722 ft.
The land around Fallbrook is covered by grassland (33%), trees (32%) and artificial surfaces (27%) within 2 miles, trees (42%) and grassland (31%) within 10 miles, and shrubs (25%) and water (22%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Fallbrook (33.3764°, -117.2511°, elevation 682 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).