May weather forecast
Oil City, PA

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Weather in May

In May, Oil City is bathed in a warmth of a generous 68.7°F (20.4°C), signaling an advent to summer. The weather patterns facilitate outdoor activities as the city basks in ample sunshine with longer daylight hours. The shift between May and the preceding month portrays a stark contrast as the remaining vestiges of spring give way to the early days of summer. Rainfall patterns change noticeably, with showers becoming less intense but more frequent. With the onset of summer, the evenings grow longer and serve as a delightful intermission from the day's sunshine.

Temperature

May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C) in April to an agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C). In the month of May, Oil City experiences an average low-temperature of 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Humidity

The least humid month in Oil City, Pennsylvania, is May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Oil City, in May, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oil City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.7 days and collects up to 35.67" (906mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Oil City aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Oil City, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 86.5 days and aggregates up to 43.07" (1094mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Oil City is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature during May is 68.7°F (20.4°C) and the low-temperature is 47.7°F (8.7°C).

What is the least humid month?

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Oil City, during May, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Oil City aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Oil City have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Oil City have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Oil City, PA

Average temperature in May - Oil City, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Oil City, PA

Average pressure in May - Oil City, PA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Oil City, PA

Average wind speed in May - Oil City, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Oil City, PA

Average humidity in May - Oil City, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Oil City, PA

Average rainfall in May - Oil City, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.36").

Average rainfall days in May
Oil City, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Oil City, 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 January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Oil City, PA

Average snowfall in May - Oil City, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (10.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Oil City, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Oil City, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Oil City, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Oil City, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Oil City, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Oil City, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Oil City, PA

Average UV index in May - Oil City, 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
Oil City, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Oil City, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Oil City, PA

Average visibility in May - Oil City, PA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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