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
May's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C) in April to an agreeable 69.8°F (21°C). Rutherford, in May, observes a steady average low-temperature of 51.3°F (10.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
In Rutherford, Pennsylvania, in May, it is raining for 15.1 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rutherford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.8 days and collects up to 15" (381mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Rutherford aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.2 snowfall days, and 7.52" (191mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 26min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Rutherford, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 69.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Rutherford, PA
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Rutherford, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Rutherford, PA
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Rutherford, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").
Average rainfall days in May
Rutherford, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rutherford, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rutherford, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Rutherford, PA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rutherford, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Rutherford, PA
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Rutherford, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Rutherford, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
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