May weather forecast
Penobscot, PA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Penobscot, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 48°F (8.9°C) and 67.6°F (19.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival brings a change in high-temperatures, moving from a refreshing 55.4°F (13°C) in April to a comfortable 67.6°F (19.8°C). May nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a frosty 48°F (8.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Penobscot, during May, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Penobscot, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.7 days and collects up to 13.19" (335mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Penobscot aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.9 snowfall days, and 9.92" (252mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Penobscot in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Penobscot, is 67.6°F (19.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 48°F (8.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Penobscot, in May, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Penobscot aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Penobscot, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.1h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

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 moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Penobscot, PA

Average temperature in May - Penobscot, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Penobscot, PA

Average pressure in May - Penobscot, 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
Penobscot, PA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Penobscot, PA

Average humidity in May - Penobscot, 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 April (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Penobscot, PA

Average rainfall in May - Penobscot, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Penobscot, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Penobscot, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Penobscot, PA

Average snowfall in May - Penobscot, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Penobscot, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Penobscot, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Penobscot, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Penobscot, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Penobscot, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Penobscot, PA

Average UV index in May - Penobscot, 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
Penobscot, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Penobscot, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Penobscot, PA

Average visibility in May - Penobscot, PA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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