May weather forecast
Bowmanstown, PA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Bowmanstown, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and an average high of 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Temperature

The transition from April to May brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C) to an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C). Bowmanstown usually reports an average low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) during the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Bowmanstown is 80%.

Rainfall

In Bowmanstown, during May, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.1 rainfall days, and 29.45" (748mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Bowmanstown aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 34 snowfall days, and 16.73" (425mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bowmanstown, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Bowmanstown is 8.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 68.2°F (20.1°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Bowmanstown, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Bowmanstown, in May, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Bowmanstown. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Bowmanstown aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Bowmanstown, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bowmanstown have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.2h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Bowmanstown is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Bowmanstown, PA

Average temperature in May - Bowmanstown, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Bowmanstown, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Bowmanstown, PA

Average wind speed in May - Bowmanstown, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Bowmanstown, PA

Average humidity in May - Bowmanstown, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Bowmanstown, PA

Average rainfall in May - Bowmanstown, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in May
Bowmanstown, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Bowmanstown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bowmanstown, PA

Average snowfall in May - Bowmanstown, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bowmanstown, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Bowmanstown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bowmanstown, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bowmanstown, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Bowmanstown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Bowmanstown, PA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Bowmanstown, PA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Bowmanstown, PA

Average visibility in May - Bowmanstown, 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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