May weather forecastBuxton, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Buxton, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.9°C (42.6°F) and 14.3°C (57.7°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May records an average high-temperature of a refreshing 14.3°C (57.7°F), closely related to the 11.8°C (53.2°F) observed in April. In Buxton, an average temperature of 5.9°C (42.6°F) is noted during May nights.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Buxton are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Buxton, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Buxton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.3 days and collects up to 377mm (14.84") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Buxton. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Buxton aggregates 4mm (0.16") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.2 snowfall days, and 199mm (7.83") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Buxton, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 53min.
On the first day of May in Buxton, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:46 am and sunset at 9:24 pm BST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in May, in Buxton, is 14.3°C (57.7°F) and the average low-temperature is 5.9°C (42.6°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Buxton, United Kingdom, are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

In Buxton, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in May is 83%.

In Buxton, United Kingdom, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Buxton, United Kingdom. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Buxton aggregates 4mm (0.16") of snow.

The average day length in May is 15h and 53min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:46 am and sunset at 9:24 pm BST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Buxton is 6.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Buxton, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 14.3°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: 5.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Buxton, 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 (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Buxton, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 14.7km/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 (13.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Buxton, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (83%).

Average rainfall in May
Buxton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (20mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Buxton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Buxton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (43mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Buxton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 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
Buxton, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 54min

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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Buxton, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are March and December (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Buxton, 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
Buxton, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 56).

Average visibility in May
Buxton, 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).