May weather forecastRigside, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Rigside, is another cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5°C (41°F) and 12.4°C (54.3°F).

Temperature

The commencement of May introduces an average high-temperature of a still fresh 12.4°C (54.3°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Throughout the month of May, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 5°C (41°F).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 22.6 days. Throughout May, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated. In Rigside, during the entire year, the rain falls for 261.4 days and collects up to 942mm (37.09") of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Rigside, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 17min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:39 am and sunset at 9:45 pm BST.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 5.7h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in May leads to these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 12.4°C (54.3°F) and a low-temperature of 5°C (41°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 85%.

In May, the rain falls for 22.6 days. Throughout May, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

May through October are months without snowfall.

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

In May, the average day length is 16h and 17min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:39 am and sunset at 9:45 pm BST.

The average sunshine duration in May is 5.7h.

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In Rigside, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Rigside, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 12.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (9.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.4°C).

Average pressure in May
Rigside, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in May: 1015.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1007mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Rigside, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 15.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (19.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in May
Rigside, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (84%).

Average rainfall in May
Rigside, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (105mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (45mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Rigside, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 22.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (16.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Rigside, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (121mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Rigside, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 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
Rigside, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rigside, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 4.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are April and November (7.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Rigside, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Rigside, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 64

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 62).

Average visibility in May
Rigside, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (7km).