May weather forecast
Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 13.3°C (55.9°F) and 5°C (41°F).

Temperature

The beginning of May records an average high-temperature of a refreshing 13.3°C (55.9°F), marking a negligible difference from April's 11°C (51.8°F). During May, an average low-temperature of 5°C (41°F) is observed.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In May, in Kirkby Malham, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout May, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.3 rainfall days, and 289mm (11.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Kirkby Malham aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Kirkby Malham, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.8 days and aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 16h and 1min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:43 am and sunset at 9:29 pm BST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 5.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Kirkby Malham in May?
In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 13.3°C (55.9°F) and 5°C (41°F) respectively.
What are the least humid months?
The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 84%.
What is the average humidity in May?
The average relative humidity in May is 84%.
How much does it rain in May?
In Kirkby Malham, during May, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.
What is the last month it snows?
May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Kirkby Malham aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in May?
The average day length in May is 16h and 1min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:43 am and sunset at 9:29 pm BST.
How long on average sun shines in May?
The average sunshine duration in May is 5.9h.
What are the months with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4.
What is the UV index reading in May?
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May - Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
Average temperature in May
Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 13.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.3°C).

Average pressure in May - Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
Average pressure in May
Kirkby Malham, 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 (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in May
Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 15.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13.2km/h).

Average humidity in May - Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
Average humidity in May
Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in May: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (84%).

Average rainfall in May - Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in May
Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (33mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in May
Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in May - Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
Average snowfall in May
Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (28mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
Average snowfall days in May
Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May - Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in May
Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

Average UV index in May - Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
Average UV index in May
Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in May: 4

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

Average cloud cover in May - Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
Average cloud cover in May
Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 59).

Average visibility in May - Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
Average visibility in May
Kirkby Malham, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

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

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