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 coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's mild 56.5°F (13.6°C) to an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C). Benton, in May, experiences an average temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
The months with the most rainfall are April and May, with an average 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Benton aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 47.6 snowfall days, and 22.91" (582mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 31min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.2h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Benton, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 68.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).
Average pressure in May
Benton, PA
- 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
Benton, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Benton, PA
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Benton, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.99"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in May
Benton, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Benton, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Benton, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Benton, PA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Benton, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Benton, PA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Benton, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Benton, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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