May weather forecastDurham, United Kingdom
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Durham, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 13.8°C (56.8°F) and min 6.5°C (43.7°F).Temperature
In the transition from April to May, Durham reports an average high-temperature of a refreshing 13.8°C (56.8°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. During the nights in May, an average low-temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F) is observed.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
In Durham, United Kingdom, in May, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation. In Durham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182.5 days and collects up to 403mm (15.87") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Durham, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 16h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:36 am and sunset at 9:31 pm BST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Durham, United Kingdom, is 7.6h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May leads to these instructions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 13.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.6°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in May: 1016.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.1mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 14.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.9km/h).
Average humidity in May
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 31mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 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
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, October and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (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
Durham, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 47).
Average visibility in May
Durham, 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).
