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
May's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from April's refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C) to an agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C). Townsend's May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C).Humidity
May, June and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Townsend.Rainfall
In Townsend, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation. In Townsend, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.6 days and collects up to 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 22min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.6h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the most humid month?
What is the average humidity in May?
How many days does it rain in May in Townsend?
When it does not snow?
Does it snow in May?
How many hours of daylight does Townsend have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
How many hours of sunshine does Townsend have in May?
When is the highest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in May in Townsend?
Average temperature in May
Townsend, DE
- Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Townsend, DE
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Townsend, DE
- Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Townsend, DE
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Townsend, DE
- Average rainfall in May: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").
Average rainfall days in May
Townsend, DE
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Townsend, DE
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Townsend, DE
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Townsend, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Townsend, DE
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Townsend, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Townsend, DE
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Townsend, 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).
Townsend, Delaware, USA
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