May weather forecast
West Hazleton, PA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.2°F (9°C) and 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Temperature

West Hazleton's weather in May presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 55.4°F (13°C) in April to a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C). May's nights observe an average temperature of 48.2°F (9°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in West Hazleton is 81%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.8 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in West Hazleton. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, West Hazleton aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow. In West Hazleton, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.8 days and aggregates up to 33.66" (855mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in West Hazleton?

An average high-temperature, in May, in West Hazleton, is 66.7°F (19.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 48.2°F (9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in West Hazleton?

In West Hazleton, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.8 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In West Hazleton, in May, it is raining for 19.8 days, with typically 3.43" (87mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in West Hazleton?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, West Hazleton aggregates 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Hazleton have in May?

In West Hazleton, the average day length in May is 14h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.7h.

When is the highest UV index?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
West Hazleton, PA

Average temperature in May - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in May
West Hazleton, PA

Average pressure in May - West Hazleton, 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 Hazleton, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in May
West Hazleton, PA

Average humidity in May - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

Average rainfall in May
West Hazleton, PA

Average rainfall in May - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
West Hazleton, PA

Average rainfall days in May - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
West Hazleton, PA

Average snowfall in May - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.63"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
West Hazleton, PA

Average snowfall days in May - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - West Hazleton, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
West Hazleton, PA

Average sunshine days in May - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.7 days).

Average UV index in May
West Hazleton, PA

Average UV index in May - West Hazleton, 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
West Hazleton, PA

Average cloud cover in May - West Hazleton, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
West Hazleton, PA

Average visibility in May - West Hazleton, 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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