May weather forecastHowdon, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Howdon, United Kingdom, with an average temperature ranging between max 13.2°C (55.8°F) and min 7.7°C (45.9°F).

Temperature

May registers an average high-temperature of a moderate 13.2°C (55.8°F), slightly varied from April's 10.8°C (51.4°F). Howdon records an average low of 7.7°C (45.9°F) throughout the nights in May.

Humidity

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Howdon, during May, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation. In Howdon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.6 days and collects up to 298mm (11.73") of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Howdon, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:34 am and sunset at 9:32 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Howdon, the average sunshine in May is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during May is 13.2°C (55.8°F) and the low-temperature is 7.7°C (45.9°F).

May is the least humid month in Howdon, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

In May, in Howdon, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout May, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

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

In May, the average day length is 16h and 10min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:34 am and sunset at 9:32 pm BST.

In Howdon, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.6h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 13.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in May: 1016mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 16km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (22.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (14.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (42mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and October (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 47).

Average visibility in May
Howdon, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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