Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
As May arrives, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C) in April to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). Hickory, in May, observes a steady average low-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Hickory is 78%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Hickory. Rain falls for 19.6 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Hickory, Pennsylvania. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Hickory aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Hickory, during the entire year, snow falls for 55.6 days and aggregates up to 13.62" (346mm) of snow.Daylight
In Hickory, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.On the first day of May in Hickory, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Hickory, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
May through July, 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May leads to these instructions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Hickory?
What is the average humidity in May in Hickory?
What is the wettest month in Hickory?
How much does it rain in Hickory in May?
What is the last month it snows in Hickory?
How many hours of daylight does Hickory have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Hickory?
How many hours of sunshine does Hickory have in May?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Hickory?
What is the UV index reading in May in Hickory?
Average temperature in May
Hickory, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 72.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Hickory, PA
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Hickory, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Hickory, PA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Hickory, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").
Average rainfall days in May
Hickory, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Hickory, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Hickory, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hickory, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Hickory, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Hickory, PA
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
Hickory, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Hickory, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, August and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
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