May weather forecastFalkirk, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Falkirk, United Kingdom, with temperature in the range of an average high of 13.4°C (56.1°F) and an average low of 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Temperature

The arrival of May denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a mild 13.4°C (56.1°F) from April's 10.8°C (51.4°F). During the nights in May, the temperature averages to a cold 5.5°C (41.9°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Falkirk is 82%.

Rainfall

In Falkirk, in May, it is raining for 8.4 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.9 rainfall days, and 178mm (7.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Falkirk, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Falkirk, United Kingdom, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 21min.
On the first day of May in Falkirk, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:37 am and sunset at 9:48 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 6.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Falkirk is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Falkirk in May has an average high-temperature of 13.4°C (56.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 5.5°C (41.9°F).

In Falkirk, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

In May, in Falkirk, United Kingdom, the rain falls for 8.4 days. Throughout May, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Falkirk, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in May through October.

In May, in Falkirk, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Falkirk, the average day length in May is 16h and 21min.

On the first day of May in Falkirk, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:37 am and sunset at 9:48 pm BST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Falkirk, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 13.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Falkirk, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Falkirk, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 14.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12km/h).

Average humidity in May
Falkirk, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (81%).

Average rainfall in May
Falkirk, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 11mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (24mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and September (9mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Falkirk, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Falkirk, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (23mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Falkirk, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 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
Falkirk, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Falkirk, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15 days).

Average UV index in May
Falkirk, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Falkirk, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 56).

Average visibility in May
Falkirk, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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