May weather forecast
Glenrothes, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a fresh month in Glenrothes, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5.9°C (42.6°F) and 12.8°C (55°F).

Temperature

Glenrothes greets May with an average high-temperature of a still fresh 12.8°C (55°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. Throughout May, Glenrothes witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 5.9°C (42.6°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout May, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated. In Glenrothes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 204.2 days and collects up to 557mm (21.93") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 16h and 23min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:33 am and sunset at 9:47 pm BST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Glenrothes in May?
In May, in Glenrothes, the average high-temperature is 12.8°C (55°F), and the average low-temperature is 5.9°C (42.6°F).
What is the average humidity in May in Glenrothes?
In May, the average relative humidity in Glenrothes, United Kingdom, is 82%.
How many days does it rain in May in Glenrothes?
In Glenrothes, in May, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation.
When it does not snow in Glenrothes?
In Glenrothes, snow does not fall in May through October.
Does it snow in Glenrothes in May?
In May, in Glenrothes, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.
What is the average length of the day in May in Glenrothes?
In Glenrothes, United Kingdom, the average day length in May is 16h and 23min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Glenrothes?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Glenrothes, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 4:33 am and sunset at 9:47 pm BST.
How many hours of sunshine does Glenrothes have in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.
What is the UV index intensity in May in Glenrothes?
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Glenrothes is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Glenrothes, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 12.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.6°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.9°C).

Average pressure in May
Glenrothes, 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
Glenrothes, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 14.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
Glenrothes, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (81%).

Average rainfall in May
Glenrothes, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (72mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Glenrothes, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Glenrothes, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (54mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Glenrothes, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 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
Glenrothes, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Glenrothes, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Glenrothes, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Glenrothes, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in May
Glenrothes, 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).

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