Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The start of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C) in April to a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C). In May, Punxsutawney encounters an average low-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C) during the night.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In Punxsutawney, during May, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Punxsutawney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 151.9 days and collects up to 22.13" (562mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Punxsutawney aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 71 days and aggregates up to 22.32" (567mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Average temperature in May
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.4°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 (18.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and August (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").
Average rainfall days in May
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 18 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Punxsutawney, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Punxsutawney, 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
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in May
Punxsutawney, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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