May weather forecast
Forest City, PA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Forest City, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46°F (7.8°C) and 66.6°F (19.2°C).

Temperature

An upsurge in temperatures occurs as April gives way to May, with average highs shifting from a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a refreshing 66.6°F (19.2°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 46°F (7.8°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are May and August, with an average 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Forest City aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Forest City, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.4 days and aggregates up to 25.98" (660mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Forest City, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Forest City, the average sunshine in May is 7.7h.

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 medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 66.6°F (19.2°C) and 46°F (7.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

The wettest months are May and August, with an average 2.48" (63mm) of rainfall.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Forest City, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Forest City aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Forest City have in May?

In Forest City, the average day length in May is 14h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Forest City have in May?

In Forest City, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Forest City?

The months with the highest UV index in Forest City are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Forest City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Forest City, PA

Average temperature in May - Forest City, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Forest City, PA

Average pressure in May - Forest City, 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
Forest City, PA

Average wind speed in May - Forest City, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

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

Average humidity in May
Forest City, PA

Average humidity in May - Forest City, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Forest City, PA

Average rainfall in May - Forest City, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.48"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (2.48").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in May
Forest City, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Forest City, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Forest City, PA

Average snowfall in May - Forest City, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Forest City, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Forest City, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Forest City, PA

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

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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Forest City, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Forest City, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Forest City, PA

Average UV index in May - Forest City, 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
Forest City, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Forest City, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Forest City, PA

Average visibility in May - Forest City, 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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