May weather forecast
Birmingham, PA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Birmingham, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68.7°F (20.4°C) and an average low of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

In Birmingham, the onset of May comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from April's moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C) to an agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C). In May, Birmingham's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 48.6°F (9.2°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.9 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) 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, Birmingham aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Birmingham, there are 58.3 snowfall days, and 23.7" (602mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Birmingham, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

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 moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Birmingham?

During May, Birmingham experiences an average high-temperature of 68.7°F (20.4°C) and a low-temperature of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Birmingham?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Birmingham. Rain falls for 18.9 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Birmingham, in May, it is raining for 18.9 days, with typically 3.39" (86mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Birmingham aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Birmingham have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Birmingham?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

In Birmingham, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Birmingham, PA

Average temperature in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

Average pressure in May
Birmingham, PA

Average pressure in May - Birmingham, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Birmingham, PA

Average wind speed in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Birmingham, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Birmingham, PA

Average rainfall in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
Birmingham, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Birmingham, PA

Average snowfall in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Birmingham, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Birmingham, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Birmingham, PA

Average UV index in May - Birmingham, 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
Birmingham, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Birmingham, PA

Average visibility in May - Birmingham, 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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