May weather forecastRishworth, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Rishworth, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 6.1°C (43°F) and 13.9°C (57°F).

Temperature

The onset of May manifests an average high-temperature of a mild 13.9°C (57°F), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. During May, Rishworth observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 6.1°C (43°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.7 days. Throughout May, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 175.3 rainfall days, and 452mm (17.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Rishworth aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 23.6 snowfall days, and 241mm (9.49") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rishworth, United Kingdom, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of May, in Rishworth, sunrise is at 4:44 am and sunset at 9:26 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Rishworth is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Rishworth are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during May is 13.9°C (57°F) and the low-temperature is 6.1°C (43°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Rishworth, United Kingdom, are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

In May, the average relative humidity in Rishworth is 82%.

In Rishworth, United Kingdom, during May, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows in Rishworth, United Kingdom. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Rishworth aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow.

In Rishworth, United Kingdom, the average day length in May is 15h and 57min.

On the first day of May in Rishworth, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:44 am and sunset at 9:26 pm BST.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.

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

  • Average high temperature in May: 13.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (0.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Rishworth, 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 (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Rishworth, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in May: 14.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13.1km/h).

Average humidity in May
Rishworth, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (82%).

Average rainfall in May
Rishworth, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in May: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (53mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (22mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Rishworth, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Rishworth, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in May: 6mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (56mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Rishworth, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.9 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
Rishworth, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rishworth, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Rishworth, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Rishworth, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in May: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 57).

Average visibility in May
Rishworth, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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