May weather forecast
Forest Park, PA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Forest Park, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 70.9°F (21.6°C).

Temperature

May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C) to an agreeable 70.9°F (21.6°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 52.7°F (11.5°C) in May.

Humidity

In Forest Park, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Forest Park, in May, during 17.1 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.6 rainfall days, and 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Forest Park aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.6 snowfall days, and 10.24" (260mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Forest Park, 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 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature, in May, in Forest Park, records 70.9°F (21.6°C), while the low-temperature is 52.7°F (11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Forest Park, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Forest Park, Pennsylvania, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Forest Park, PA

Average temperature in May - Forest Park, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.9°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 (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Forest Park, PA

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

Average wind speed in May - Forest Park, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Forest Park, PA

Average humidity in May - Forest Park, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

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

Average rainfall in May
Forest Park, PA

Average rainfall in May - Forest Park, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in May
Forest Park, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Forest Park, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Forest Park, PA

Average snowfall in May - Forest Park, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Forest Park, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Forest Park, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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 Park, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Forest Park, 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 3min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Forest Park, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Forest Park, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in May
Forest Park, PA

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

Average cloud cover in May - Forest Park, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Forest Park, PA

Average visibility in May - Forest Park, 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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