May weather forecast
Media, PA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Media, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 55°F (12.8°C) and 72°F (22.2°C).

Temperature

May marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C) to an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C). Media's May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C).

Humidity

In Media, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Media, in May, during 16.3 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Media, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.4 days and collects up to 25.94" (659mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Media are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Media. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Media aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.6 snowfall days, and 7.28" (185mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 24min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

Media in May has an average high-temperature of 72°F (22.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 55°F (12.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May in Media is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Media, during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Media aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Media have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Media?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Media, PA

Average temperature in May - Media, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 72°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Media, PA

Average pressure in May - Media, 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
Media, PA

Average wind speed in May - Media, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Media, PA

Average humidity in May - Media, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Media, PA

Average rainfall in May - Media, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in May
Media, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Media, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Media, PA

Average snowfall in May - Media, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Media, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Media, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Media, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Media, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Media, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Media, PA

Average UV index in May - Media, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Media, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Media, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Media, PA

Average visibility in May - Media, PA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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