Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
Welcoming May, Scarborough notes an average high-temperature of a still cool 12.3°C (54.1°F), nearly consistent with April's 10.1°C (50.2°F). Scarborough reports an average low-temperature of 8.5°C (47.3°F) during the subtly cooler May nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Scarborough, United Kingdom, is 81%.Rainfall
In Scarborough, during May, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 19mm (0.75") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Scarborough, United Kingdom, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 312mm (12.28") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Sea temperature
In May, the average sea temperature in Scarborough, United Kingdom, is 9.8°C (49.6°F).Note: To swim in 9.8°C (49.6°F) at less than 10°C (50°F), ensure you're well-protected. Without it, be prepared for a sudden jolt of cold and breathing issues. Remember, even 13°C (55.4°F) is not welcoming.
Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Scarborough, United Kingdom, is 16h and 3min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:34 am and sunset at 9:23 pm BST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Scarborough is 7.9h.UV index
May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Scarborough, United Kingdom. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in May translates into this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 12.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 8.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Scarborough, 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
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 18.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (25.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (16.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (80%).
Average rainfall in May
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 19mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (40mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (12mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (16mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in May: 9.8°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (15.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (6.8°C).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 1min
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 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Scarborough, 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 and November (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and November (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 45).
Average visibility in May
Scarborough, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
