May weather forecast
Shieldaig, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a fresh month in Shieldaig, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 11.3°C (52.3°F) and 6.8°C (44.2°F).

Temperature

Shieldaig's May average high-temperature settles at a cool 11.3°C (52.3°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. The month of May in Shieldaig shows a minor drop from daytime temperatures, generally recording a low average of 6.8°C (44.2°F).

Humidity

In Shieldaig, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Shieldaig, in May, it is raining for 19.8 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation. In Shieldaig, during the entire year, the rain falls for 239.3 days and collects up to 778mm (30.63") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Shieldaig, United Kingdom. May is the last month it regularly snows in Shieldaig. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Shieldaig aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.5 snowfall days, and 180mm (7.09") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shieldaig, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 9:08 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 4:33 am and sunset at 10:07 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 6.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May and June, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Shieldaig?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 11.3°C (52.3°F) and 6.8°C (44.2°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in May in Shieldaig?
In Shieldaig, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.
How much does it rain in Shieldaig in May?
In May, in Shieldaig, the rain falls for 19.8 days. Throughout May, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the last month it snows in Shieldaig?
May is the last month it regularly snows in Shieldaig, United Kingdom. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Shieldaig aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.
What is the average length of the day in May in Shieldaig?
In Shieldaig, the average day length in May is 16h and 38min.
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Shieldaig?
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 9:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:33 am and sunset at 10:07 pm BST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Shieldaig?
In Shieldaig, the average sunshine duration in May is 6.5h.
When is the highest UV index in Shieldaig?
May and June, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index in Shieldaig, United Kingdom.
What is the UV index reading in May in Shieldaig?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Shieldaig is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 11.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (14.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (10.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (2.8°C).

Average pressure in May
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in May: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.4mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (1005.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 17km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (25.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (14.2km/h).

Average humidity in May
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (90mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (37mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (17.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (62mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (9.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May and June (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
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 60

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 60).

Average visibility in May
Shieldaig, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

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

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