May weather forecast
Elmwood Terrace, PA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Elmwood Terrace, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.8°F (12.1°C) and an average high of 71.2°F (21.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from April to May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 61.2°F (16.2°C) to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). In Elmwood Terrace, an average low-temperature of 53.8°F (12.1°C) is recorded during May nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, in Elmwood Terrace, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout May, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elmwood Terrace, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.4 days and collects up to 31.38" (797mm) of precipitation.

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, Elmwood Terrace aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.9 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Elmwood Terrace, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Elmwood Terrace are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Elmwood Terrace?

In Elmwood Terrace, 71.2°F (21.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 53.8°F (12.1°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Elmwood Terrace?

In May, the average relative humidity in Elmwood Terrace, Pennsylvania, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Elmwood Terrace?

In May, in Elmwood Terrace, Pennsylvania, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout May, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Elmwood Terrace?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Elmwood Terrace. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Elmwood Terrace aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elmwood Terrace have in May?

In May, the average day length in Elmwood Terrace is 14h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Elmwood Terrace?

On the first day of May in Elmwood Terrace, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Elmwood Terrace?

In Elmwood Terrace, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Elmwood Terrace?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Elmwood Terrace?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Elmwood Terrace is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Elmwood Terrace, PA

Average temperature in May - Elmwood Terrace, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Elmwood Terrace, PA

Average pressure in May - Elmwood Terrace, 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
Elmwood Terrace, PA

Average wind speed in May - Elmwood Terrace, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Elmwood Terrace, PA

Average humidity in May - Elmwood Terrace, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Elmwood Terrace, PA

Average rainfall in May - Elmwood Terrace, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Elmwood Terrace, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Elmwood Terrace, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Elmwood Terrace, PA

Average snowfall in May - Elmwood Terrace, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Elmwood Terrace, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Elmwood Terrace, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Elmwood Terrace, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Elmwood Terrace, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Elmwood Terrace, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Elmwood Terrace, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Elmwood Terrace, PA

Average UV index in May - Elmwood Terrace, 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
Elmwood Terrace, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Elmwood Terrace, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Elmwood Terrace, PA

Average visibility in May - Elmwood Terrace, PA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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