May weather forecastArmagh, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Armagh, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average high of 13.5°C (56.3°F) and an average low of 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Temperature

As Armagh transitions from April to May, the average high-temperatures adjust to a mild 13.5°C (56.3°F), nearly the same as the previous 11.3°C (52.3°F). The low-temperature in Armagh averages to a cold 5.5°C (41.9°F) during the nights of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Armagh, in May, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.8 rainfall days, and 271mm (10.67") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Armagh, United Kingdom, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 4min.
On the first day of May in Armagh, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 9:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:59 am and sunset at 9:49 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 5.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in May leads to these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures in Armagh vary between a high-temperature of 13.5°C (56.3°F) and a low-temperature of 5.5°C (41.9°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Armagh, United Kingdom, is 87%.

In Armagh, in May, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation.

In Armagh, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in April through November.

The average day length in May is 16h and 4min.

On the first day of May in Armagh, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 9:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:59 am and sunset at 9:49 pm BST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Armagh is 5.5h.

In Armagh, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 13.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 14.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 87%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (86%).

Average rainfall in May
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (34mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (14mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (20mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Armagh, 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: 5h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and October (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7 days).

Average UV index in May
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in May: 3

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

Average cloud cover in May
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 65

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 62).

Average visibility in May
Armagh, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (7km).