Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Stepping into May, Peterborough records an average high-temperature of a still mild 15.7°C (60.3°F), almost consistent with April. Throughout the month of May, Peterborough observes an average nighttime temperature of 6.9°C (44.4°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Peterborough is 81%.Rainfall
In Peterborough, during May, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 17mm (0.67") of precipitation. In Peterborough, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.4 days and collects up to 238mm (9.37") of precipitation.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 47min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:43 am and sunset at 9:13 pm BST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 7.3h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 4 during May translates into the following guidance:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Peterborough in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Peterborough?
How many days does it rain in May in Peterborough?
When it does not snow in Peterborough?
How many hours of daylight does Peterborough have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Peterborough?
How many hours of sunshine does Peterborough have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Peterborough?
Average temperature in May
Peterborough, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 15.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).
Average pressure in May
Peterborough, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in May: 1016.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.8mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Peterborough, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 13.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.7km/h).
Average humidity in May
Peterborough, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Peterborough, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 17mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (12mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Peterborough, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Peterborough, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Peterborough, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Peterborough, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Peterborough, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Peterborough, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in May: 4
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Peterborough, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 49).
Average visibility in May
Peterborough, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
Peterborough, United Kingdom
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