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
An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from a mild 57.2°F (14°C) in April to a pleasant 68°F (20°C). An average temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C) is recorded during the nights in May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 81%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 19 days and typically aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Ellen Gowan aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.5 snowfall days, and 27.72" (704mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Ellen Gowan, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.3h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Ellen Gowan. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Ellen Gowan, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 68°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 (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Ellen Gowan, PA
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ellen Gowan, 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 (4.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Ellen Gowan, PA
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Ellen Gowan, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in May
Ellen Gowan, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 19 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ellen Gowan, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ellen Gowan, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ellen Gowan, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ellen Gowan, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Ellen Gowan, 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, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Ellen Gowan, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Ellen Gowan, 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).
Ellen Gowan, Pennsylvania, USA
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