May weather forecast
West Goshen, PA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in West Goshen, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.2°F (21.8°C) and an average low of 54°F (12.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from a refreshing 61°F (16.1°C) in April to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). During the May nights, an average temperature of 54°F (12.2°C) is observed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In West Goshen, in May, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 128.5 rainfall days, and 14.92" (379mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, West Goshen aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.1 snowfall days, and 5.43" (138mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 24min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in West Goshen is 8.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature, in May, in West Goshen, is 71.2°F (21.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 54°F (12.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In West Goshen, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout May, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in West Goshen?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, West Goshen aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In West Goshen, the average day length in May is 14h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does West Goshen have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.3h.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
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Average visibility

Average temperature in May
West Goshen, PA

Average temperature in May - West Goshen, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in May
West Goshen, PA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
West Goshen, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
West Goshen, PA

Average humidity in May - West Goshen, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in May
West Goshen, PA

Average rainfall in May - West Goshen, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").

Average rainfall days in May
West Goshen, PA

Average rainfall days in May - West Goshen, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
West Goshen, PA

Average snowfall in May - West Goshen, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
West Goshen, PA

Average snowfall days in May - West Goshen, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
West Goshen, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - West Goshen, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
West Goshen, PA

Average sunshine days in May - West Goshen, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.1 days).

Average UV index in May
West Goshen, PA

Average UV index in May - West Goshen, PA
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
West Goshen, PA

Average cloud cover in May - West Goshen, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
West Goshen, PA

Average visibility in May - West Goshen, PA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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