Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The arrival of May brings a change in Elgin's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to an enjoyable 65.8°F (18.8°C). In May, the average low-temperature records at a frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C) during the nights.Humidity
May is the least humid month in Elgin, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Elgin, in May, during 19 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.8 rainfall days, and 37.36" (949mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, Elgin aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Elgin, during the entire year, snow falls for 89.6 days and aggregates up to 48.78" (1239mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Elgin, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Elgin, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 47.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Elgin, PA
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Elgin, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).
Average humidity in May
Elgin, PA
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (80%).
Average rainfall in May
Elgin, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.64").
Average rainfall days in May
Elgin, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 19 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Elgin, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (12.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Elgin, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elgin, 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: 8h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Elgin, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (10.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Elgin, PA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Elgin, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in May
Elgin, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).
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