May weather forecast
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

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Weather in May

The arrival of May steps up the temperature further in Scunthorpe. Spring unfolds fully, embellishing the city with a warm and pleasant ambience. The daily high temperature lingers around 15.3°C (59.5°F), a nominated upturn from the preceding month. With rainfall evenly distributed, May primarily enjoys mellow days with increasing daylight and sunshine duration. Mild weather conditions in May favour a host of outdoor activities, making it an ideal time for a picnic in the city.

Temperature

The average high-temperature for May is a mild 15.3°C (59.5°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. May's average low-temperature reading settles at a frosty 6.8°C (44.2°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In Scunthorpe, in May, it is raining for 16.9 days, with typically 39mm (1.54") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 196.9 rainfall days, and 508mm (20") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Scunthorpe is 15h and 56min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:39 am and sunset at 9:20 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 7.1h.

UV index

In Scunthorpe, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in May translates into this advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Scunthorpe?

During May, Scunthorpe experiences an average high-temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F) and a low-temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Scunthorpe?

The average relative humidity in May in Scunthorpe is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May in Scunthorpe?

In Scunthorpe, during May, the rain falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Scunthorpe?

In Scunthorpe, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May in Scunthorpe?

In Scunthorpe, United Kingdom, the average day length in May is 15h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Scunthorpe?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Scunthorpe, sunrise is at 4:39 am and sunset at 9:20 pm BST.

How many hours of sunshine does Scunthorpe have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 7.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Scunthorpe?

In Scunthorpe, United Kingdom, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

Average temperature in May - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 15.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (20.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.7°C).

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Average pressure in May
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

Average pressure in May - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in May - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 14km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.5km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

Average humidity in May - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in May - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (62mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (24mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in May - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

Average snowfall in May - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in May - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 5min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in May - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

Average UV index in May - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

Average cloud cover in May - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 50).

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Average visibility in May
Scunthorpe, United Kingdom

Average visibility in May - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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

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