Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
With the onset of May, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from April's moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) to an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C). The temperature in Ellendale dips to an average of 57°F (13.9°C) during May nights.Humidity
May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Ellendale, during May, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ellendale, there are 152.4 rainfall days, and 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Ellendale are January through March, May, November and December. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ellendale, Delaware, there are 10.4 snowfall days, and 4.29" (109mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Ellendale, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of May, in Ellendale, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Ellendale. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Ellendale?
What is the most humid month in Ellendale?
What is the average humidity in May in Ellendale?
How many days does it rain in May in Ellendale?
When does it start to snow in Ellendale?
How many hours of daylight does Ellendale have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Ellendale?
How long on average sun shines in May in Ellendale?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Ellendale?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Ellendale?
Average temperature in May
Ellendale, DE
- Average high temperature in May: 70°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 57°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Ellendale, DE
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ellendale, DE
- Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Ellendale, DE
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Ellendale, DE
- Average rainfall in May: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").
Average rainfall days in May
Ellendale, DE
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ellendale, DE
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ellendale, DE
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ellendale, DE
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ellendale, DE
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Ellendale, DE
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Ellendale, DE
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Ellendale, DE
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
Ellendale, Delaware, USA
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