May weather forecast
Highton, PA

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Weather in May

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

Temperature

May comes with an increase, with the average high-temperature moving from a moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C) in April to a pleasant 70.9°F (21.6°C). Highton experiences an average nighttime temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Highton, in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Highton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.5 days and collects up to 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation.

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, Highton aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23 snowfall days, and 9.45" (240mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Highton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Highton, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Highton, Pennsylvania. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. 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. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature, in May, in Highton, is 70.9°F (21.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 52.7°F (11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Highton?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout May, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Highton aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

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

In Highton, 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 5:58 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Highton, 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 (36.1°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 (23.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Highton, PA

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

Average wind speed in May
Highton, PA

Average wind speed in May - Highton, 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 (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Highton, PA

Average humidity in May - Highton, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Highton, PA

Average rainfall in May - Highton, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in May
Highton, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Highton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Highton, PA

Average snowfall in May - Highton, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Highton, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Highton, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Highton, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Highton, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Highton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Highton, PA

Average UV index in May - Highton, 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
Highton, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Highton, 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 33).

Average visibility in May
Highton, PA

Average visibility in May - Highton, 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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