Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The start of May brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from April's fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) to a refreshing 67.3°F (19.6°C). During the nights in May, an average low-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C) is observed.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout May, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Honesdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.5 days and collects up to 19.21" (488mm) 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, Honesdale aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 43.6 snowfall days, and 14.69" (373mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 7.8h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Average temperature in May
Honesdale, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 67.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 47.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in May
Honesdale, 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
Honesdale, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Honesdale, PA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Honesdale, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.97"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.09").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.14").
Average rainfall days in May
Honesdale, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Honesdale, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Honesdale, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Honesdale, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Honesdale, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Honesdale, 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
Honesdale, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Honesdale, 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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