May weather forecast
Cheltenham, PA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cheltenham, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.8°F (22.1°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

In Cheltenham, the average high-temperature in May increases from a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in April to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Cheltenham, in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cheltenham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.8 days and collects up to 30.94" (786mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Cheltenham aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.8 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Cheltenham is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In May, in Cheltenham, the average high-temperature is 71.8°F (22.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Cheltenham aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Cheltenham, PA

Average temperature in May - Cheltenham, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Cheltenham, PA

Average pressure in May - Cheltenham, 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 (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cheltenham, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Cheltenham, PA

Average humidity in May - Cheltenham, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

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

Average rainfall in May
Cheltenham, PA

Average rainfall in May - Cheltenham, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Cheltenham, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Cheltenham, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cheltenham, PA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cheltenham, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Cheltenham, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cheltenham, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cheltenham, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Cheltenham, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Cheltenham, PA

Average UV index in May - Cheltenham, 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Cheltenham, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Cheltenham, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Cheltenham, PA

Average visibility in May - Cheltenham, PA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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