May weather forecast
Exton, PA

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Weather in May

In Exton, May welcomes warmer weather with temperatures dancing between 53.6°F (12°C) and 71.1°F (21.7°C). This is the first month of the year that experiences no snowfall, demonstrating a solid transition from spring to summer. Lengthy days with a greater sunlight duration become the monthly highlight. Though the rainfall levels hit an annual high with 1.38" (35mm), the increased sunlit hours manage to balance the dampness, making it an agreeable month overall. May heralds summer with an appreciable escalation in warmth and sunshine.

Temperature

May in Exton comes with an increase, with the average high-temperature moving from a moderate 60.6°F (15.9°C) in April to a pleasant 71.1°F (21.7°C). In May, the nighttime temperature in Exton, Pennsylvania, lowers to an average of 53.6°F (12°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout May, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Exton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.6 days and collects up to 14.25" (362mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Exton aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.5 snowfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Exton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Exton, the average sunshine in May is 8.2h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

During May, Exton experiences an average high-temperature of 71.1°F (21.7°C) and a low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Exton, in May, during 13.7 rainfall days, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Exton aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Exton, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Exton?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.2h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Exton is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Exton, PA

Average temperature in May - Exton, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Exton, PA

Average pressure in May - Exton, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Exton, PA

Average wind speed in May - Exton, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Exton, PA

Average humidity in May - Exton, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Exton, PA

Average rainfall in May - Exton, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in May
Exton, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Exton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Exton, PA

Average snowfall in May - Exton, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Exton, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Exton, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Exton, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Exton, 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 1min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Exton, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Exton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Exton, PA

Average UV index in May - Exton, 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
Exton, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Exton, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Exton, PA

Average visibility in May - Exton, 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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