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
Shippensburg's weather in May presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to a pleasant 71.1°F (21.7°C). Throughout May, Shippensburg experiences a low-temperature average of 51.6°F (10.9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) 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, Shippensburg aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.8 snowfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Shippensburg, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:32 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Shippensburg, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Shippensburg, PA
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Shippensburg, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Shippensburg, PA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Shippensburg, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Shippensburg, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shippensburg, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Shippensburg, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shippensburg, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shippensburg, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Shippensburg, PA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Shippensburg, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Shippensburg, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August, September and October (5mi).
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