May weather forecast
Brookhaven, PA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 55°F (12.8°C) and 72°F (22.2°C).

Temperature

In Brookhaven, the onset of May comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C) to an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C). Brookhaven records an average nighttime low of 55°F (12.8°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Brookhaven, during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.4 rainfall days, and 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Brookhaven aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Brookhaven, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.6 days and aggregates up to 7.28" (185mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Brookhaven, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 24min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Brookhaven. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In Brookhaven, in May, the average high-temperature is 72°F (22.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Brookhaven, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Brookhaven aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Brookhaven is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Brookhaven, PA

Average temperature in May - Brookhaven, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 72°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Brookhaven, PA

Average pressure in May - Brookhaven, 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
Brookhaven, PA

Average wind speed in May - Brookhaven, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Brookhaven, PA

Average humidity in May - Brookhaven, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Brookhaven, PA

Average rainfall in May - Brookhaven, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in May
Brookhaven, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Brookhaven, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Brookhaven, PA

Average snowfall in May - Brookhaven, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Brookhaven, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Brookhaven, PA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Brookhaven, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Brookhaven, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Brookhaven, PA

Average UV index in May - Brookhaven, PA
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Brookhaven, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Brookhaven, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Brookhaven, PA

Average visibility in May - Brookhaven, PA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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