May weather forecastHandforth, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Handforth, is a mild month, with an average temperature varying between 6.5°C (43.7°F) and 14.9°C (58.8°F).

Temperature

Handforth sees the arrival of May with an average high-temperature of a refreshing 14.9°C (58.8°F), indicating a subtle variation from April. Handforth's average low-temperature during May nights is observed to be a chilly 6.5°C (43.7°F).

Humidity

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Handforth, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. In Handforth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.7 days and collects up to 484mm (19.06") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Handforth, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of May, in Handforth, sunrise is at 4:47 am and sunset at 9:25 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Handforth, United Kingdom, the average sunshine in May is 7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Handforth are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Handforth, is 14.9°C (58.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to 6.5°C (43.7°F).

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

In May, the average relative humidity in Handforth, United Kingdom, is 80%.

In Handforth, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation.

In Handforth, snow does not fall in April through October.

In Handforth, the average day length in May is 15h and 55min.

On the first day of May in Handforth, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:47 am and sunset at 9:25 pm BST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Handforth is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 14.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Handforth, 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 (1009.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 14km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (59mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and March (13.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (31mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in May
Handforth, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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