May weather forecastHamilton, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another cool month in Hamilton, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 12.9°C (55.2°F) and 5.3°C (41.5°F).

Temperature

May's presence marks an average high-temperature of a still fresh 12.9°C (55.2°F), subtly varied from April's 10.4°C (50.7°F). May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 5.3°C (41.5°F).

Humidity

In Hamilton, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

In Hamilton, in May, it is raining for 20.4 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hamilton, there are 235.8 rainfall days, and 704mm (27.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Hamilton, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 19min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:39 am and sunset at 9:48 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Hamilton, United Kingdom, the average sunshine in May is 6.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Hamilton is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in May leads to these guidelines:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Hamilton during May are 12.9°C (55.2°F) and 5.3°C (41.5°F) respectively.

In May, the average relative humidity is 84%.

In Hamilton, in May, it is raining for 20.4 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation.

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

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

In Hamilton, the average day length in May is 16h and 19min.

On the first day of May in Hamilton, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:39 am and sunset at 9:48 pm BST.

In Hamilton, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.1h.

In Hamilton, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Hamilton, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 12.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (0.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Hamilton, 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 (1006.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Hamilton, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 14.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Hamilton, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (83%).

Average rainfall in May
Hamilton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (80mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (33mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Hamilton, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hamilton, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (56mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Hamilton, 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, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hamilton, 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 6min

The months with the most sunshine are April and June (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hamilton, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (10.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Hamilton, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Hamilton, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 59).

Average visibility in May
Hamilton, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is April (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (7km).