May weather forecastPitminster, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pitminster, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.9°C (44.4°F) and 15.3°C (59.5°F).

Temperature

The advent of May sees the average high-temperature at a moderate 15.3°C (59.5°F), subtly shifted from April's 12.8°C (55°F). The low-temperature average for Pitminster during May stands at a frosty 6.9°C (44.4°F).

Humidity

In Pitminster, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Pitminster are May and September Rain falls for 14 days and accumulates 22mm (0.87") of rain.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Pitminster.

Daylight

In Pitminster, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 34min.
On the first day of May in Pitminster, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:03 am and sunset at 9:16 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Pitminster, United Kingdom, the average sunshine in May is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

In Pitminster, 15.3°C (59.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 6.9°C (44.4°F) is the average low-temperature during May.

In Pitminster, the average relative humidity in May is 84%.

May and September are months with the least rain in Pitminster when the rain falls for 14 days and typically aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of rain.

In Pitminster, in May, during 14 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

April through October are months without snowfall in Pitminster.

The average day length in May in Pitminster is 15h and 34min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pitminster, sunrise is at 5:03 am and sunset at 9:16 pm BST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Pitminster is 7.3h.

The months with the highest UV index in Pitminster are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 15.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Pitminster, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in May: 1016.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Pitminster, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 13.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Pitminster, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (83%).

Average rainfall in May
Pitminster, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (52mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and September (22mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Pitminster, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Pitminster, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Pitminster, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Pitminster, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (9.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Pitminster, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (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
Pitminster, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 65).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in May
Pitminster, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

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