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
May
Weather in May
Temperature
With May's arrival, Chorley notes an average high-temperature of a moderate 14.6°C (58.3°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month. During May, Chorley's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 6.8°C (44.2°F).Humidity
The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In May, in Chorley, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout May, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Chorley, there are 197.5 rainfall days, and 547mm (21.54") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Chorley. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Chorley aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, in Chorley, there are 20.5 snowfall days, and 186mm (7.32") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 57min.On the first day of May in Chorley, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:47 am and sunset at 9:29 pm BST.
Sunshine
April and May, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Chorley.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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Chorley in May?
What is the least humid month in Chorley?
What is the average humidity in May in Chorley?
How many days does it rain in May in Chorley?
What is the last month it snows in Chorley?
How many hours of daylight does Chorley have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Chorley?
What are the months with the most sunshine in Chorley?
How many hours of sunshine does Chorley have in May?
What is the month with the highest UV index in Chorley?
How high is the UV index in May in Chorley?
Average temperature in May
Chorley, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 14.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.7°C).
Average pressure in May
Chorley, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in May: 1016.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.9mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Chorley, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 14.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.4km/h).
Average humidity in May
Chorley, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Chorley, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 32mm
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (64mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (23mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Chorley, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Chorley, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 1mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (44mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Chorley, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 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
Chorley, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Chorley, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Chorley, 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
Chorley, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 51).
Average visibility in May
Chorley, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (8km).
