May weather forecast
Ararat, PA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ararat, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.2°F (7.9°C) and 66.6°F (19.2°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from a fresh 53.4°F (11.9°C) in April to a refreshing 66.6°F (19.2°C). Ararat experiences a mean temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Ararat, in May, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 152.2 rainfall days, and 23.94" (608mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Ararat aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Ararat, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.7 days and aggregates up to 26.81" (681mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of May, in Ararat, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Ararat, Pennsylvania, is 8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Ararat. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May leads to these instructions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Ararat in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Ararat, records 66.6°F (19.2°C), while the low-temperature is 46.2°F (7.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Ararat?

In Ararat, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Ararat?

In Ararat, during May, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Ararat?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Ararat. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Ararat aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Ararat?

In Ararat, Pennsylvania, the average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Ararat?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ararat have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8h.

When is the highest UV index in Ararat?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in May in Ararat?

In Ararat, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Ararat, PA

Average temperature in May - Ararat, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Ararat, PA

Average pressure in May - Ararat, PA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Ararat, PA

Average wind speed in May - Ararat, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Ararat, PA

Average humidity in May - Ararat, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Ararat, PA

Average rainfall in May - Ararat, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").

Average rainfall days in May
Ararat, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Ararat, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ararat, PA

Average snowfall in May - Ararat, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ararat, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Ararat, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ararat, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ararat, PA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ararat, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Ararat, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Ararat, PA

Average UV index in May - Ararat, PA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Ararat, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Ararat, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Ararat, PA

Average visibility in May - Ararat, PA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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