May weather forecast
Holiday Poconos, PA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Holiday Poconos, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 48.2°F (9°C) and 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in April to a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C). In Holiday Poconos, May nights witness a steady temperature drop to a chilly 48.2°F (9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 19.3 days. Throughout May, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 173.5 rainfall days, and 36.57" (929mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Holiday Poconos aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.9 snowfall days, and 38.11" (968mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, in Holiday Poconos, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Holiday Poconos are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Holiday Poconos in May?

The high-temperature in Holiday Poconos during May is 66.7°F (19.3°C) and the low-temperature is 48.2°F (9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Holiday Poconos, in May, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Holiday Poconos aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Holiday Poconos have in May?

The average day length in May in Holiday Poconos is 14h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Holiday Poconos have in May?

In Holiday Poconos, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.8h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Holiday Poconos, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average temperature in May - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average pressure in May - Holiday Poconos, 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
Holiday Poconos, PA

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

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

Average humidity in May
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average humidity in May - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average rainfall in May - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average snowfall in May - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average UV index in May - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Holiday Poconos, PA

Average visibility in May - Holiday Poconos, PA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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