May weather forecastAlkham, United Kingdom
May
Weather in May
May brings in a pleasant equilibrium of weather conditions in Alkham, characterized by moderate warmth and consistent rainfall. The significant increase in temperatures, along with the termination of snowfall for 0mm (0"), affirms May's identity as a prominent spring month. The climatic equilibrium, characterized by mild temperatures and regular precipitation, lingers throughout May. As June approaches, marking the onset of the hotter summer months, a subtle elevation in temperatures becomes apparent. A preparedness towards growing warmth and longer days is needed to navigate Alkham's transition into summer.Temperature
Alkham's transition from April to May introduces an average high-temperature of a moderate 13.4°C (56.1°F), marking an insignificant variation from the 11°C (51.8°F). Alkham, during the May nights, maintains an average temperature of 10.3°C (50.5°F), closely aligned with its daytime readings.Humidity
In Alkham, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.Rainfall
In Alkham, during May, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 27mm (1.06") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.9 rainfall days, and 489mm (19.25") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Alkham, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Alkham, United Kingdom, is 15h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of May, in Alkham, sunrise is at 4:45 am and sunset at 9:00 pm BST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Alkham, United Kingdom, is 8.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Alkham is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during May translates into the following directions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 13.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (7.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 10.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.9°C).
Average pressure in May
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in May: 1016.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 19.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (28.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (18.7km/h).
Average humidity in May
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, June and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 27mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are November and December (60mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (12.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (8 days).
Average UV index in May
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in May: 4
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Alkham, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).
