May weather forecastHenstead, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Henstead, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.3°C (55.9°F) and 9.3°C (48.7°F).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a moderate 13.3°C (55.9°F) marks May, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in April. Henstead documents a consistent average low-temperature of 9.3°C (48.7°F) at night during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Henstead is 81%.

Rainfall

In Henstead, in May, during 12.8 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Henstead, there are 170.3 rainfall days, and 349mm (13.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Henstead, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Henstead, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:37 am and sunset at 9:05 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Henstead, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures in Henstead vary between a high-temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F) and a low-temperature of 9.3°C (48.7°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

In May, in Henstead, United Kingdom, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout May, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

In May, the average day length in Henstead, United Kingdom, is 15h and 46min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Henstead, sunrise is at 4:37 am and sunset at 9:05 pm BST.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.3h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Henstead, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 13.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (19.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 9.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.1°C).

Average pressure in May
Henstead, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Henstead, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 18.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (26.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (17.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Henstead, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Henstead, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 20mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (41mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (15mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Henstead, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Henstead, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Henstead, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Henstead, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Henstead, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Henstead, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in May
Henstead, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 10km

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