May weather forecast
Plymouth, PA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Plymouth, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between min 48°F (8.9°C) and max 67.6°F (19.8°C).

Temperature

The shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 55.4°F (13°C) in April to a comfortable 67.6°F (19.8°C). May nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a frosty 48°F (8.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Plymouth, in May, during 15.4 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.7 rainfall days, and 13.19" (335mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Plymouth, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Plymouth, the average sunshine in May 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 medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

During May, Plymouth experiences an average high-temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C) and a low-temperature of 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 Plymouth in May?

In Plymouth, 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, Plymouth aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Plymouth, the average day length in May is 14h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Plymouth have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Plymouth 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.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Plymouth, PA

Average temperature in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, PA

Average pressure in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, PA

Average wind speed in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, PA

Average humidity in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, PA

Average rainfall in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, PA

Average snowfall in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, PA

Average UV index in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Plymouth, 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
Plymouth, PA

Average visibility in May - Plymouth, 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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