May weather forecastAppleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Appleton-le-Moors, is a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.6°C (43.9°F) and 14.3°C (57.7°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May coincides with an average high-temperature of a mild 14.3°C (57.7°F), indicating a minimal shift from April's 12°C (53.6°F). Appleton-le-Moors observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 6.6°C (43.9°F) during the month of May.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April, May and August, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Appleton-le-Moors, during May, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom, there are 181.9 rainfall days, and 448mm (17.64") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Appleton-le-Moors.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Appleton-le-Moors is 16h and 3min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:36 am and sunset at 9:25 pm BST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Appleton-le-Moors is 7.1h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

In Appleton-le-Moors, in May, the average high-temperature is 14.3°C (57.7°F), and the average low-temperature is 6.6°C (43.9°F).

April, May and August, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the least humid months in Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom.

The average relative humidity in May in Appleton-le-Moors is 80%.

In Appleton-le-Moors, during May, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

In Appleton-le-Moors, snow does not fall in May through October.

In May, in Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In May, the average day length in Appleton-le-Moors is 16h and 3min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Appleton-le-Moors, sunrise is at 4:36 am and sunset at 9:25 pm BST.

In Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.1h.

The months with the highest UV index in Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom, are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

In Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 14.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).

Average pressure in May
Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 14km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and August (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (54mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (31mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 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
Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (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
Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 50).

Average visibility in May
Appleton-le-Moors, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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