May weather forecast
Ilkley, United Kingdom

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ilkley, is a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 13.8°C (56.8°F) and an average low of 5.9°C (42.6°F).

Temperature

As Ilkley welcomes May, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a refreshing 13.8°C (56.8°F), showing little deviation from April's 11.4°C (52.5°F). Nighttime temperatures in Ilkley, United Kingdom, consistently average a wintry 5.9°C (42.6°F) during May.

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the least humid months in Ilkley, United Kingdom.

Rainfall

In Ilkley, United Kingdom, in May, during 16.3 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ilkley, there are 187.4 rainfall days, and 494mm (19.45") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Ilkley. May is the last month it regularly snows in Ilkley, United Kingdom. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Ilkley aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. Throughout the year, in Ilkley, United Kingdom, there are 18.5 snowfall days, and 143mm (5.63") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Ilkley is 16h and 0min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:42 am and sunset at 9:27 pm BST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ilkley in May?

In Ilkley, in May, the average high-temperature is 13.8°C (56.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 5.9°C (42.6°F).

What is the least humid month in Ilkley?

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the least humid months in Ilkley.

What is the average humidity in May in Ilkley?

The average relative humidity in May in Ilkley is 82%.

How much does it rain in Ilkley in May?

In Ilkley, in May, during 16.3 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Ilkley?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Ilkley. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Ilkley aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ilkley have in May?

The average day length in May in Ilkley, United Kingdom, is 16h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Ilkley?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:42 am and sunset at 9:27 pm BST.

How long on average sun shines in May in Ilkley?

The average sunshine duration in May in Ilkley is 6.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Ilkley?

The months with the highest UV index in Ilkley, United Kingdom, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Ilkley?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Ilkley, United Kingdom

Average temperature in May - Ilkley, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 13.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.9°C).

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Average pressure in May
Ilkley, United Kingdom

Average pressure in May - Ilkley, 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 (1008.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Ilkley, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in May - Ilkley, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 14.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Ilkley, United Kingdom

Average humidity in May - Ilkley, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (82%).

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Average rainfall in May
Ilkley, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in May - Ilkley, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 34mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (21mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Ilkley, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in May - Ilkley, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Ilkley, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in May - Ilkley, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in May: 2mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (41mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Ilkley, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in May - Ilkley, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ilkley, 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: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Ilkley, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in May - Ilkley, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Ilkley, United Kingdom

Average UV index in May - Ilkley, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Ilkley, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in May - Ilkley, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 55).

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Average visibility in May
Ilkley, United Kingdom

Average visibility in May - Ilkley, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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

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