May weather forecast
West Hickory, PA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in West Hickory, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.5°F (20.3°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C).

Temperature

West Hickory experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in April to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). An average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) is recorded in the month of May.

Humidity

April through August, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months in West Hickory.

Rainfall

In West Hickory, in May, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Hickory, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.3 days and collects up to 35.08" (891mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in West Hickory are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, West Hickory aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In West Hickory, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.7 days and aggregates up to 35.79" (909mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

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 moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature during May is 68.5°F (20.3°C) and the low-temperature is 47.3°F (8.5°C).

What is the least humid month?

The months with the lowest humidity are April through August, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In West Hickory, in May, during 18.8 rainfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in West Hickory?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, West Hickory aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value 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
West Hickory, PA

Average temperature in May - West Hickory, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in May
West Hickory, PA

Average pressure in May - West Hickory, PA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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 Hickory, PA

Average wind speed in May - West Hickory, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph

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

Average humidity in May
West Hickory, PA

Average humidity in May - West Hickory, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June, July and August (79%).

Average rainfall in May
West Hickory, PA

Average rainfall in May - West Hickory, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.32").

Average rainfall days in May
West Hickory, PA

Average rainfall days in May - West Hickory, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
West Hickory, PA

Average snowfall in May - West Hickory, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
West Hickory, PA

Average snowfall days in May - West Hickory, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - West Hickory, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
West Hickory, PA

Average sunshine days in May - West Hickory, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).

Average UV index in May
West Hickory, PA

Average UV index in May - West Hickory, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
West Hickory, PA

Average cloud cover in May - West Hickory, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in May
West Hickory, PA

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, August, September and December (4mi).

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