May weather forecastFerness, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ferness, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 12.5°C (54.5°F) and min 5.6°C (42.1°F).

Temperature

The transition from April to May brings an average high-temperature of a still cool 12.5°C (54.5°F), barely different from April's 10.3°C (50.5°F). The temperature in Ferness lowers to an average of 5.6°C (42.1°F) during May nights.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Ferness, in May, during 9 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ferness, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.6 days and collects up to 146mm (5.75") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Ferness aggregates 4mm (0.16") of snow. Throughout the year, in Ferness, there are 13.6 snowfall days, and 47mm (1.85") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Ferness is 16h and 38min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 9:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:26 am and sunset at 9:59 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Ferness, the average sunshine in May is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in May interprets into the following advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during May is 12.5°C (54.5°F) and the low-temperature is 5.6°C (42.1°F).

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months.

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

In Ferness, during May, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Ferness aggregates 4mm (0.16") of snow.

In May, the average day length is 16h and 38min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 9:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:26 am and sunset at 9:59 pm BST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.4h.

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

In Ferness, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 12.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.6°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (10.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in May: 1014.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1005.5mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 14km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (20mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (7mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 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 and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Ferness, 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
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, October and December (Cloud cover 51).

Average visibility in May
Ferness, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).