May weather forecast
Chelmsford, United Kingdom

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another mild month in Chelmsford, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 15.8°C (60.4°F) and min 7.7°C (45.9°F).

Temperature

The introduction of May sees an average high-temperature of a still moderate 15.8°C (60.4°F), hardly deviating from April. The average temperature in Chelmsford during May nights dips to a chilly 7.7°C (45.9°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Chelmsford, in May, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 26mm (1.02") of accumulated precipitation. In Chelmsford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156 days and collects up to 361mm (14.21") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Chelmsford, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:45 am and sunset at 9:06 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Chelmsford, the average sunshine in May is 7.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Chelmsford is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May translates into these guidelines:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Chelmsford in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Chelmsford are 15.8°C (60.4°F) and 7.7°C (45.9°F) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Chelmsford?

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

How many days does it rain in May in Chelmsford?

In Chelmsford, United Kingdom, in May, during 13.3 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Chelmsford?

April through October are months without snowfall in Chelmsford, United Kingdom.

What is the average length of the day in May in Chelmsford?

In May, the average day length in Chelmsford, United Kingdom, is 15h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Chelmsford?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chelmsford, sunrise is at 4:45 am and sunset at 9:06 pm BST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Chelmsford?

The average sunshine duration in May in Chelmsford, United Kingdom, is 7.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Chelmsford?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Chelmsford, United Kingdom, 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
Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Average temperature in May - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 15.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.5°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 (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.2°C).

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Average pressure in May
Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Average pressure in May - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.8mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in May - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 13.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (13.1km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Average humidity in May - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in May - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (42mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (19mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in May - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in May - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (28mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in May - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 4min

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in May - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Average UV index in May - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in May - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 46).

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Average visibility in May
Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Average visibility in May - Chelmsford, 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).

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