May weather forecast
Waterford, PA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Waterford, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 48.2°F (9°C) and an average high of 65.5°F (18.6°C).

Temperature

In May, the meteorological conditions change with the average high-temperature moving from a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C) in April to a comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C). Throughout May, Waterford records an average temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) at night.

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Waterford, during May, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.3 rainfall days, and 37.48" (952mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Waterford aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Waterford, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 86.9 days and aggregates up to 48.03" (1220mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:48 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Waterford in May?

Waterford in May has an average high-temperature of 65.5°F (18.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 48.2°F (9°C).

What is the least humid month?

The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Waterford, in May, during 18.3 rainfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Waterford aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Waterford have in May?

In Waterford, the average day length in May is 14h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:48 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Waterford, PA

Average temperature in May - Waterford, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Waterford, PA

Average pressure in May - Waterford, PA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Waterford, PA

Average wind speed in May - Waterford, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Waterford, PA

Average humidity in May - Waterford, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Waterford, PA

Average rainfall in May - Waterford, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.62").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (2.52").

Average rainfall days in May
Waterford, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Waterford, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Waterford, PA

Average snowfall in May - Waterford, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (11.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Waterford, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Waterford, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Waterford, PA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Waterford, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Waterford, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5 days).

Average UV index in May
Waterford, PA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Waterford, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Waterford, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 81).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Waterford, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are June, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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