May weather forecast
Tafton, PA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Tafton, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 67.1°F (19.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in April to an enjoyable 67.1°F (19.5°C). The low-temperature average for Tafton during May stands at a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Tafton. Rain falls for 16.2 days and accumulates 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Tafton aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Tafton, there are 47.9 snowfall days, and 24.13" (613mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Tafton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8h.

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 medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Tafton, records 67.1°F (19.5°C), while the low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Tafton, during May, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Tafton aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Tafton, the average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Tafton have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8h.

When is the highest UV index in Tafton?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Tafton, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Tafton, PA

Average pressure in May - Tafton, PA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Tafton, PA

Average wind speed in May - Tafton, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Tafton, PA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Tafton, PA

Average rainfall in May - Tafton, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Tafton, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Tafton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Tafton, PA

Average snowfall in May - Tafton, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Tafton, PA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Tafton, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Tafton, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Tafton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Tafton, PA

Average UV index in May - Tafton, 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
Tafton, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Tafton, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Tafton, PA

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

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

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