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 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
The transition from April to May brings an average high-temperature of a still mild 15.6°C (60.1°F), barely different from April's 13.3°C (55.9°F). Shaftesbury's May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 83%.Rainfall
In Shaftesbury, in May, during 12.7 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 364mm (14.33") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Shaftesbury, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 34min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:59 am and sunset at 9:13 pm BST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Shaftesbury is 7.2h.UV index
May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May leads to these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Shaftesbury in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Shaftesbury?
How much does it rain in Shaftesbury in May?
When it does not snow in Shaftesbury?
How many hours of daylight does Shaftesbury have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Shaftesbury?
How long on average sun shines in May in Shaftesbury?
When is the highest UV index in Shaftesbury?
How high is the UV index in May in Shaftesbury?
Average temperature in May
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 15.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.3°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (2.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in May: 1016.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.3mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 12.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.4km/h).
Average humidity in May
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (82%).
Average rainfall in May
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 21mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (50mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (20mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (10.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 15h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (10.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Shaftesbury, 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
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 54).
Average visibility in May
Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 8km
The month with the highest visibility is February (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
