May weather forecastAthenry, Ireland

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Athenry, Ireland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.9°C (57°F) and 7.4°C (45.3°F).

Temperature

Welcoming May, Athenry notes an average high-temperature of a refreshing 13.9°C (57°F), nearly consistent with April's 12°C (53.6°F). An average minimum temperature of 7.4°C (45.3°F) is recorded during the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Athenry, in May, during 20.4 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Athenry, during the entire year, the rain falls for 235.1 days and collects up to 619mm (24.37") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 9:04 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 9:51 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Athenry, the average sunshine in May is 6.2h.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Athenry. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Athenry are 13.9°C (57°F) and 7.4°C (45.3°F) respectively.

In May, the average relative humidity in Athenry is 84%.

In Athenry, Ireland, in May, during 20.4 rainfall days, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Athenry, snow does not fall in April through November.

In Athenry, Ireland, the average day length in May is 15h and 54min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 9:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:13 am and sunset at 9:51 pm IST.

In Athenry, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.2h.

The months with the highest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In Athenry, Ireland, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Athenry, Ireland

  • Average high temperature in May: 13.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (3.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Athenry, Ireland

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Athenry, Ireland

  • Average wind speed in May: 17km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (22.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Athenry, Ireland

  • Average humidity in May: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, July, August, September, October, November and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (83%).

Average rainfall in May
Athenry, Ireland

  • Average rainfall in May: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (36mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Athenry, Ireland

  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (17.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Athenry, Ireland

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Athenry, Ireland

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Athenry, Ireland

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Athenry, Ireland

  • Average sunshine days in May: 6.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (9.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Athenry, Ireland

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Athenry, Ireland

  • Average cloud cover in May: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 56).

Average visibility in May
Athenry, Ireland

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (8km).