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
The shift from April to May is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from 55.6°F (13.1°C) to a still refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C). An average temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) marks the nights in May.Humidity
In Reading, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout May, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Reading, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.8 days and collects up to 26.85" (682mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Reading aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.6 snowfall days, and 18.86" (479mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Reading, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 38min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Reading is 8.3h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures?
What is the average humidity in May?
How many days does it rain in May?
What is the last month it snows?
What is the average length of the day in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
How many hours of sunshine does Reading have in May?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Reading?
Average temperature in May
Reading, MA
- Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Reading, MA
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Reading, MA
- Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Reading, MA
- Average humidity in May: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Reading, MA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in May
Reading, MA
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Reading, MA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Reading, MA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Reading, MA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Reading, MA
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Reading, MA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Reading, MA
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Reading, MA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (5mi).
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