May weather forecastLinlithgow, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Linlithgow, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 5.4°C (41.7°F) and max 12.9°C (55.2°F).

Temperature

The commencement of May records an average high-temperature of a still cool 12.9°C (55.2°F), barely varying from April's 10.4°C (50.7°F). Linlithgow sees an average low-temperature of 5.4°C (41.7°F) during May.

Humidity

In Linlithgow, United Kingdom, the average relative humidity in May is 83%.

Rainfall

In Linlithgow, in May, during 11.8 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.8 rainfall days, and 184mm (7.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Linlithgow, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 20min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:36 am and sunset at 9:47 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Linlithgow is 6.6h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Linlithgow, United Kingdom. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in May translates into this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures in Linlithgow, United Kingdom, vary between a high-temperature of 12.9°C (55.2°F) and a low-temperature of 5.4°C (41.7°F).

The average relative humidity in May is 83%.

In Linlithgow, in May, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation.

In Linlithgow, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in May through October.

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

In Linlithgow, United Kingdom, the average day length in May is 16h and 20min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:36 am and sunset at 9:47 pm BST.

In Linlithgow, United Kingdom, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.6h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Linlithgow, United Kingdom, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Linlithgow, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 12.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.4°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 (1°C).

Average pressure in May
Linlithgow, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.9mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Linlithgow, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 14.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.4km/h).

Average humidity in May
Linlithgow, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (82%).

Average rainfall in May
Linlithgow, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (24mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (8mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Linlithgow, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Linlithgow, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

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

Average snowfall days in May
Linlithgow, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 18min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Linlithgow, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in May
Linlithgow, 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 month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Linlithgow, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 58

The months with the most cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in May
Linlithgow, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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