May weather forecastPolstead, United Kingdom
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Polstead, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.1°C (59.2°F) and 8.3°C (46.9°F).Temperature
Polstead registers an average high-temperature of a moderate 15.1°C (59.2°F) at the commencement of May, closely related to the preceding month. Polstead experiences an average temperature drop to a chilly 8.3°C (46.9°F) during May nights.Humidity
In Polstead, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.Rainfall
In Polstead, in May, during 15.7 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Polstead, United Kingdom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 182 days and collects up to 445mm (17.52") of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 15h and 43min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of May, in Polstead, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 4:42 am and sunset at 9:05 pm BST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Polstead is 7.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Polstead is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Polstead, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 15.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (21.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.4°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 8.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.9°C).
Average pressure in May
Polstead, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in May: 1016.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.5mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Polstead, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 15km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (21km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (14.1km/h).
Average humidity in May
Polstead, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Polstead, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 32mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (54mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (18mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Polstead, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Polstead, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Polstead, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.7 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
Polstead, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Polstead, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Polstead, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Polstead, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 44).
Average visibility in May
Polstead, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The month with the highest visibility is August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (9km).
