May weather forecast
North Ghent, PA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in North Ghent, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 46.6°F (8.1°C) and 67.5°F (19.7°C).

Temperature

North Ghent in May experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from April's fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) to an enjoyable 67.5°F (19.7°C). During May, North Ghent consistently records a temperature low averaging a frosty 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.6 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, North Ghent aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 67.5 snowfall days, and 20.75" (527mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In North Ghent, Pennsylvania, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 67.5°F (19.7°C) and a low-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in North Ghent, Pennsylvania, is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.6 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In North Ghent, in May, during 17.6 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, North Ghent aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In North Ghent, the average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.1h.

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 5.

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 temperature in May
North Ghent, PA

Average temperature in May - North Ghent, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.5°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 (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in May
North Ghent, PA

Average pressure in May - North Ghent, PA
  • Average pressure in May: 30"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
North Ghent, PA

Average wind speed in May - North Ghent, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
North Ghent, PA

Average humidity in May - North Ghent, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in May
North Ghent, PA

Average rainfall in May - North Ghent, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.38").

Average rainfall days in May
North Ghent, PA

Average rainfall days in May - North Ghent, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
North Ghent, PA

Average snowfall in May - North Ghent, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
North Ghent, PA

Average snowfall days in May - North Ghent, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
North Ghent, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - North Ghent, PA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
North Ghent, PA

Average sunshine days in May - North Ghent, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).

Average UV index in May
North Ghent, PA

Average UV index in May - North Ghent, PA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
North Ghent, PA

Average cloud cover in May - North Ghent, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
North Ghent, PA

Average visibility in May - North Ghent, 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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