May weather forecast
Smithfield, PA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Smithfield, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.8°F (22.1°C) and an average low of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

Smithfield sees an increase in average high-temperatures during May, moving from a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). Smithfield, during May nights, observes an average temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Smithfield aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56 snowfall days, and 11.54" (293mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Smithfield is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Smithfield is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Smithfield in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 71.8°F (22.1°C) and a low-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May in Smithfield is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17 days and typically aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Smithfield, during May, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Smithfield aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Smithfield have in May?

In Smithfield, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Smithfield, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Smithfield, PA

Average temperature in May - Smithfield, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Smithfield, PA

Average pressure in May - Smithfield, PA
  • Average pressure in May: 30"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
Smithfield, PA

Average wind speed in May - Smithfield, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Smithfield, PA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Smithfield, PA

Average rainfall in May - Smithfield, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Smithfield, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Smithfield, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Smithfield, PA

Average snowfall in May - Smithfield, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Smithfield, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Smithfield, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Smithfield, PA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Smithfield, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Smithfield, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Smithfield, PA

Average UV index in May - Smithfield, PA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Smithfield, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Smithfield, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Smithfield, PA

Average visibility in May - Smithfield, PA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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