May weather forecast
Highland Acres, DE

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Highland Acres, Delaware, with an average temperature ranging between max 70.7°F (21.5°C) and min 56.7°F (13.7°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from April's enjoyable 61°F (16.1°C) to an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C). Highland Acres observes an average low-temperature of 56.7°F (13.7°C) during May nights.

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Highland Acres, in May, during 15.6 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.3 rainfall days, and 26.3" (668mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Highland Acres, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During May, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Highland Acres, 70.7°F (21.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 56.7°F (13.7°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the most humid month?

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Highland Acres, Delaware, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Highland Acres, Delaware, in May, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Highland Acres have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Highland Acres have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Highland Acres, Delaware, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Highland Acres, DE

Average temperature in May - Highland Acres, DE
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Highland Acres, DE

Average pressure in May - Highland Acres, 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
Highland Acres, DE

Average wind speed in May - Highland Acres, DE
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Highland Acres, DE

Average humidity in May - Highland Acres, DE
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Highland Acres, DE

Average rainfall in May - Highland Acres, DE
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Highland Acres, DE

Average rainfall days in May - Highland Acres, DE
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Highland Acres, DE

Average snowfall in May - Highland Acres, DE
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Highland Acres, DE

Average snowfall days in May - Highland Acres, DE
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Highland Acres, DE

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Highland Acres, DE
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

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
Highland Acres, DE

Average sunshine days in May - Highland Acres, DE
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Highland Acres, DE

Average UV index in May - Highland Acres, 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
Highland Acres, DE

Average cloud cover in May - Highland Acres, DE
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Highland Acres, DE

Average visibility in May - Highland Acres, 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).

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