May weather forecastOpenshaw, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Openshaw, is a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.6°C (58.3°F) and 6.3°C (43.3°F).

Temperature

The introduction of May notes a subtle temperature variation to a moderate 14.6°C (58.3°F) from April's 12.2°C (54°F). Openshaw, in May, observes a steady average low-temperature of 6.3°C (43.3°F).

Humidity

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout May, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated. In Openshaw, during the entire year, the rain falls for 211.9 days and collects up to 553mm (21.77") of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Openshaw, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of May, in Openshaw, sunrise is at 4:46 am and sunset at 9:26 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Openshaw is 6.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May leads to these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Openshaw, United Kingdom, during May are 14.6°C (58.3°F) and 6.3°C (43.3°F) respectively.

The least humid month in Openshaw is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

The average relative humidity in May in Openshaw, United Kingdom, is 80%.

In May, in Openshaw, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout May, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Openshaw, United Kingdom, snow does not fall in April through October.

The average day length in May in Openshaw, United Kingdom, is 15h and 55min.

On the first day of May in Openshaw, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:46 am and sunset at 9:26 pm BST.

The average sunshine duration in May in Openshaw, United Kingdom, is 6.7h.

May through August, 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Openshaw, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 14.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.3°C).

Average pressure in May
Openshaw, 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 (1009.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Openshaw, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 14.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.6km/h).

Average humidity in May
Openshaw, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Openshaw, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (66mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Openshaw, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Openshaw, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (40mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Openshaw, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 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
Openshaw, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 42min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Openshaw, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (12.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Openshaw, 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).

Average cloud cover in May
Openshaw, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 54).

Average visibility in May
Openshaw, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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