May weather forecastBackworth, United Kingdom
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Backworth, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7.7°C (45.9°F) and 13.1°C (55.6°F).Temperature
The transition from April to May sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a mild 13.1°C (55.6°F), from a not significantly different 10.7°C (51.3°F). Backworth usually reports an average low-temperature of 7.7°C (45.9°F) during the month of May.Humidity
April, May and August, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months in Backworth, United Kingdom.Rainfall
In Backworth, in May, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 27mm (1.06") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Backworth, there are 178.9 rainfall days, and 409mm (16.1") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Backworth, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In Backworth, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 11min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of May, in Backworth, sunrise is at 4:34 am and sunset at 9:33 pm BST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 7.6h.UV index
May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Backworth. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in May translates into this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Backworth, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 13.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 7.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Backworth, 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 (1007.9mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Backworth, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 16.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (23.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (14.6km/h).
Average humidity in May
Backworth, 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, May and August (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Backworth, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 27mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (54mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Backworth, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Backworth, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (22mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Backworth, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 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
Backworth, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and October (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Backworth, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Backworth, 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
Backworth, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 46).
Average visibility in May
Backworth, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, June and July (9km).
