May weather forecastHowden, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Howden, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.8°C (44.2°F) and max 15.3°C (59.5°F).

Temperature

Howden experiences an average high-temperature of a refreshing 15.3°C (59.5°F) in May, subtly different from April's 12.8°C (55°F). In the month of May, the average low-temperature in Howden, United Kingdom, usually rests at a chilly 6.8°C (44.2°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout May, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated. In Howden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168 days and collects up to 398mm (15.67") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Howden is 15h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:39 am and sunset at 9:22 pm BST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

Howden in May has an average high-temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Howden, United Kingdom, is 79%.

In Howden, United Kingdom, in May, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation.

April through October are months without snowfall in Howden.

In May, the average day length in Howden is 15h and 58min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:39 am and sunset at 9:22 pm BST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.3h.

In Howden, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in May 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
Howden, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 15.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.5°C).

Average pressure in May
Howden, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Howden, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Howden, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Howden, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 29mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and November (45mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (17mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Howden, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Howden, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (23mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Howden, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 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
Howden, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Howden, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are March and April (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Howden, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May
Howden, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in May
Howden, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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