May weather forecast
Polk, PA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Polk, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Temperature

Polk's transition into May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 56.1°F (13.4°C) in April to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). Polk's average low-temperature during May nights is observed to be a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are May through July, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 20.7 days. Throughout May, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 186 rainfall days, and 38.03" (966mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Polk aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 87.8 snowfall days, and 42.95" (1091mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Polk, the average sunshine in May 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Polk, is 68.5°F (20.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 47.8°F (8.8°C).

What is the least humid month?

May through July, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months in Polk.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Polk, during May, the rain falls for 20.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Polk aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Polk have in May?

In Polk, the average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Polk?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:46 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Polk, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What is the month 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 reading in May?

In Polk, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Polk, PA

Average temperature in May - Polk, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.5°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 (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.8°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 (17.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Polk, PA

Average pressure in May - Polk, 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
Polk, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Polk, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Polk, PA

Average rainfall in May - Polk, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.7"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.44").

Average rainfall days in May
Polk, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Polk, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Polk, PA

Average snowfall in May - Polk, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Polk, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Polk, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

Average sunshine days in May - Polk, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (11.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5 days).

Average UV index in May
Polk, PA

Average UV index in May - Polk, 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
Polk, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Polk, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Polk, PA

Average visibility in May - Polk, 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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