May weather forecast
Damascus, PA

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Weather in May

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

Temperature

Damascus in May sees a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) in April to a refreshing 67.3°F (19.6°C). Damascus records a consistent low-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Damascus, during May, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. In Damascus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.5 days and collects up to 19.21" (488mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Damascus are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Damascus aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.6 snowfall days, and 14.69" (373mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Damascus, the average sunshine in May 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In Damascus, in May, the average high-temperature is 67.3°F (19.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 47.1°F (8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Damascus?

In May, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout May, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

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

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

In Damascus, the average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration 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 Damascus, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Damascus, PA

Average temperature in May - Damascus, 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
Damascus, PA

Average pressure in May - Damascus, 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
Damascus, PA

Average wind speed in May - Damascus, 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
Damascus, PA

Average humidity in May - Damascus, 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
Damascus, PA

Average rainfall in May - Damascus, 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
Damascus, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Damascus, 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
Damascus, PA

Average snowfall in May - Damascus, 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
Damascus, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Damascus, 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
Damascus, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Damascus, PA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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
Damascus, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Damascus, 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
Damascus, PA

Average UV index in May - Damascus, 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
Damascus, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Damascus, 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
Damascus, PA

Average visibility in May - Damascus, 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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