May weather forecastEmbsay, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Embsay, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5°C (41°F) and 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Temperature

As Embsay transitions from April to May, the average high-temperatures adjust to a moderate 13.3°C (55.9°F), nearly the same as the previous 11°C (51.8°F). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 5°C (41°F) during May.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In May, in Embsay, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout May, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Embsay, there are 128.3 rainfall days, and 289mm (11.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Embsay aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Embsay, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.8 days and aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 16h and 0min.
On the first day of May in Embsay, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:42 am and sunset at 9:28 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 5.9h.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Embsay. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Embsay, 13.3°C (55.9°F) is the average high-temperature and 5°C (41°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the least humid months.

In May, the average relative humidity in Embsay, United Kingdom, is 84%.

In Embsay, in May, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Embsay aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

In Embsay, the average day length in May is 16h and 0min.

On the first day of May in Embsay, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:42 am and sunset at 9:28 pm BST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Embsay is 5.9h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Embsay, United Kingdom, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 13.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Embsay, 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 (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 15.1km/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
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (84%).

Average rainfall in May
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (33mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

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

Average snowfall days in May
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Embsay, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

Average UV index in May
Embsay, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 59).

Average visibility in May
Embsay, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).