May weather forecast
Bethany, PA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Bethany, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 47.1°F (8.4°C) and 67.3°F (19.6°C).

Temperature

Bethany's transition into May is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) in April to a refreshing 67.3°F (19.6°C). The average low-temperature, in May, is a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Bethany, in May, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.5 rainfall days, and 19.21" (488mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Bethany are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Bethany. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Bethany aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Bethany, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.6 days and aggregates up to 14.69" (373mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of May in Bethany, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

During May, Bethany experiences an average high-temperature of 67.3°F (19.6°C) and a low-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How much does it rain in May?

In Bethany, in May, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Bethany aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.8h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Bethany, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in May
Bethany, PA

Average pressure in May - Bethany, 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
Bethany, PA

Average wind speed in May - Bethany, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Bethany, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Bethany, PA

Average rainfall in May - Bethany, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.97"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in May
Bethany, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Bethany, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bethany, PA

Average snowfall in May - Bethany, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bethany, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bethany, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bethany, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Bethany, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Bethany, PA

Average UV index in May - Bethany, 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
Bethany, PA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Bethany, PA

Average visibility in May - Bethany, 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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