Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The onset of May brings an average high-temperature of a moderate 14.1°C (57.4°F), nearly matching the April temperature. An average low-temperature of 6°C (42.8°F) is recorded in the month of May.Humidity
April and May, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Birch Vale, during May, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. In Birch Vale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.9 days and collects up to 255mm (10.04") of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Birch Vale are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Birch Vale. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Birch Vale aggregates 4mm (0.16") of snow. In Birch Vale, United Kingdom, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.2 days and aggregates up to 156mm (6.14") of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Birch Vale, United Kingdom, is 15h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:46 am and sunset at 9:24 pm BST.
Sunshine
In Birch Vale, the average sunshine in May is 6.5h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Birch Vale?
What are the least humid months in Birch Vale?
What is the average humidity in May in Birch Vale?
How many days does it rain in May in Birch Vale?
What is the last month it snows in Birch Vale?
What is the average length of the day in May in Birch Vale?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Birch Vale?
How long on average sun shines in May in Birch Vale?
What is the month with the highest UV index in Birch Vale?
What is the UV index reading in May in Birch Vale?
Average temperature in May
Birch Vale, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 14.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Birch Vale, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in May: 1016.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.1mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Birch Vale, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 14.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13.1km/h).
Average humidity in May
Birch Vale, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (82%).
Average rainfall in May
Birch Vale, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 15mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (30mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (12mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Birch Vale, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Birch Vale, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 4mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (37mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Birch Vale, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Birch Vale, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 6h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Birch Vale, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Birch Vale, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Birch Vale, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 57).
Average visibility in May
Birch Vale, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April and May (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
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