May weather forecastRipon, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ripon, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 14.7°C (58.5°F) and 6.1°C (43°F).

Temperature

The transition into May is marked with an average high-temperature of a moderate 14.7°C (58.5°F), showing an insignificant shift from April's 12.3°C (54.1°F). Ripon records a steady low-temperature average of 6.1°C (43°F) during May.

Humidity

In Ripon, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Ripon, during May, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.5 rainfall days, and 276mm (10.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Ripon, snow does not fall in May through November.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Ripon is 16h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:40 am and sunset at 9:27 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Ripon is 7.6h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Ripon. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in May transforms into this advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In May, in Ripon, the average high-temperature is 14.7°C (58.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 6.1°C (43°F).

The average relative humidity in May in Ripon is 81%.

In Ripon, in May, during 12.9 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

May through November are months without snowfall in Ripon, United Kingdom.

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

The average day length in May in Ripon, United Kingdom, is 16h and 2min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ripon, sunrise is at 4:40 am and sunset at 9:27 pm BST.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Ripon, United Kingdom, is 7.6h.

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Ripon, United Kingdom.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Ripon, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in May: 14.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (19.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Ripon, 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 (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Ripon, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 13.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
Ripon, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Ripon, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 20mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (32mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Ripon, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ripon, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (17mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Ripon, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 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
Ripon, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ripon, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

Average UV index in May
Ripon, 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
Ripon, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in May
Ripon, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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