May weather forecastBirchanger, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another mild month in Birchanger, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average high of 15.8°C (60.4°F) and an average low of 7.1°C (44.8°F).

Temperature

Upon the beginning of May, Birchanger's high-temperatures register at a still moderate 15.8°C (60.4°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. In Birchanger, the expected average low-temperature for May is a frosty 7.1°C (44.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Birchanger, in May, during 17.5 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Birchanger, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.1 days and collects up to 371mm (14.61") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 41min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:45 am and sunset at 9:08 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Birchanger is 7.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in May, in Birchanger, is 15.8°C (60.4°F), while the average low-temperature is 7.1°C (44.8°F).

In Birchanger, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

In May, in Birchanger, the rain falls for 17.5 days. Throughout May, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Birchanger, snow does not fall in April through October.

In Birchanger, United Kingdom, the average day length in May is 15h and 41min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:45 am and sunset at 9:08 pm BST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Birchanger is 7.3h.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 15.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Birchanger, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.7mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Birchanger, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 13.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Birchanger, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Birchanger, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (48mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (22mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Birchanger, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Birchanger, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (21mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Birchanger, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Birchanger, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Birchanger, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (15.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Birchanger, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Birchanger, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 48).

Average visibility in May
Birchanger, 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).