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 is marked by a temperature increase, moving from a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C) in April to an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 48°F (8.9°C) in May.Humidity
In Sandy Ridge, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Sandy Ridge. Rain falls for 17.9 days and accumulates 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Sandy Ridge aggregates 0.67" (17mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 67.7 snowfall days, and 23.54" (598mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Sandy Ridge, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.3h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Average temperature in May
Sandy Ridge, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°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°F).
Average pressure in May
Sandy Ridge, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Sandy Ridge, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Sandy Ridge, PA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Sandy Ridge, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").
Average rainfall days in May
Sandy Ridge, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sandy Ridge, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.67"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sandy Ridge, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sandy Ridge, 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 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sandy Ridge, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Sandy Ridge, 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
Sandy Ridge, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Sandy Ridge, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February and September (4mi).
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