May weather forecastSalterforth, United Kingdom
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Salterforth, is a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 13.8°C (56.8°F) and an average low of 5.6°C (42.1°F).Temperature
In May, Salterforth experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at a mild 13.8°C (56.8°F), closely mirroring the climate in April. Throughout May, the temperature falls to an average low of 5.6°C (42.1°F).Humidity
April and May, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Salterforth, in May, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 36mm (1.42") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Salterforth, there are 208.6 rainfall days, and 540mm (21.26") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Salterforth aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, in Salterforth, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 140mm (5.51") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Salterforth is 15h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:44 am and sunset at 9:28 pm BST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 6.6h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 4 in May transforms into this advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 13.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 5.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1°C).
Average pressure in May
Salterforth, 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 (1008.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 14.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.8km/h).
Average humidity in May
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (83%).
Average rainfall in May
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 36mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (61mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (14 days).
Average snowfall in May
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 1mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (42mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.9 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
Salterforth, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (11.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (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
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 55).
Average visibility in May
Salterforth, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are April and May (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
