May weather forecastDumfries, United Kingdom
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Dumfries, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average high of 13.4°C (56.1°F) and an average low of 5.8°C (42.4°F).Temperature
The ushering in of May brings an average high-temperature of a mild 13.4°C (56.1°F), closely mirroring the 11.3°C (52.3°F) of April. An average nighttime temperature of 5.8°C (42.4°F) is noted during the month of May.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity in Dumfries are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 83%.Rainfall
In Dumfries, United Kingdom, in May, it is raining for 19.4 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation. In Dumfries, during the entire year, the rain falls for 231.6 days and collects up to 778mm (30.63") of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall in Dumfries.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Dumfries is 16h and 11min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:42 am and sunset at 9:41 pm BST.
Sunshine
April and May, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Dumfries, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 13.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.5°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 5.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).
Average pressure in May
Dumfries, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in May: 1015.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007.5mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Dumfries, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 14.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.4km/h).
Average humidity in May
Dumfries, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (83%).
Average rainfall in May
Dumfries, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 52mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (89mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (33mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Dumfries, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (16.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Dumfries, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (27mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Dumfries, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Dumfries, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Dumfries, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (11 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Dumfries, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
Dumfries, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 54
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).
Average visibility in May
Dumfries, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (8km).
