May weather forecast
Nicholson, PA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Nicholson, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 67.6°F (19.8°C) and an average low of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

May's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in April to a refreshing 67.6°F (19.8°C). May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Humidity

In Nicholson, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Nicholson, in May, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.9 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Nicholson aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.6 snowfall days, and 28.03" (712mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Nicholson is 8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Nicholson, is 67.6°F (19.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Nicholson, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout May, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Nicholson aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Nicholson have in May?

In Nicholson, the average day length in May is 14h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Nicholson, PA

Average temperature in May - Nicholson, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.6°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 (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.3°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 (18.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Nicholson, PA

Average pressure in May - Nicholson, 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
Nicholson, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February, March and April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Nicholson, PA

Average humidity in May - Nicholson, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Nicholson, PA

Average rainfall in May - Nicholson, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in May
Nicholson, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Nicholson, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Nicholson, PA

Average snowfall in May - Nicholson, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.56").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Nicholson, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Nicholson, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Nicholson, 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: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Nicholson, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Nicholson, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Nicholson, PA

Average UV index in May - Nicholson, PA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Nicholson, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Nicholson, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Nicholson, PA

Average visibility in May - Nicholson, 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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