May weather forecastAshington, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ashington, is a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13°C (55.4°F) and 7.8°C (46°F).

Temperature

The transition into May marks the average high-temperature at a mild 13°C (55.4°F), differing minimally from April's 10.7°C (51.3°F). In Ashington, May nights cool down to an average of 7.8°C (46°F).

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ashington, there are 194.2 rainfall days, and 471mm (18.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Ashington, United Kingdom.

Daylight

In Ashington, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 12min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:33 am and sunset at 9:34 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ashington are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May leads to these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Ashington, United Kingdom, during May is 13°C (55.4°F) and the low-temperature is 7.8°C (46°F).

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months in Ashington.

In Ashington, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

In Ashington, United Kingdom, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation.

In Ashington, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in May through October.

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

The average day length in May in Ashington is 16h and 12min.

On the first day of May in Ashington, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:33 am and sunset at 9:34 pm BST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.8h.

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

In Ashington, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ashington, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 13°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (17.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (3.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Ashington, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in May: 1016mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Ashington, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 16.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (23.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (14.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Ashington, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Ashington, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Ashington, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ashington, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Ashington, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.7 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
Ashington, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ashington, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Ashington, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Ashington, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in May
Ashington, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, August and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, June, July, September, October and November (9km).