May weather forecast
Shildon, United Kingdom

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Shildon, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 5.7°C (42.3°F) and 14.1°C (57.4°F).

Temperature

May brings an average high-temperature of a mild 14.1°C (57.4°F), showing a slight difference from April's 11.7°C (53.1°F). Shildon records an average low-temperature of 5.7°C (42.3°F) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

April, May and August, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the least humid months in Shildon.

Rainfall

In Shildon, in May, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 23mm (0.91") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shildon, there are 146.6 rainfall days, and 308mm (12.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Shildon, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 16h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of May, in Shildon, sunrise is at 4:37 am and sunset at 9:31 pm BST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Shildon, United Kingdom, is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Shildon in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Shildon, is 14.1°C (57.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 5.7°C (42.3°F).

What is the least humid month in Shildon?

The months with the lowest humidity in Shildon, United Kingdom, are April, May and August, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

What is the average humidity in May in Shildon?

The average relative humidity in May in Shildon, United Kingdom, is 81%.

How much does it rain in Shildon in May?

In Shildon, United Kingdom, during May, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Shildon?

In Shildon, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in Shildon in May?

In May, in Shildon, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

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

In May, the average day length in Shildon, United Kingdom, is 16h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Shildon?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Shildon, sunrise is at 4:37 am and sunset at 9:31 pm BST.

How many hours of sunshine does Shildon have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Shildon, United Kingdom, is 7.2h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Shildon?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May in Shildon?

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

Average temperature in May - Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 14.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 5.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (11.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°C).

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Average pressure in May
Shildon, United Kingdom

Average pressure in May - Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in May
Shildon, United Kingdom

Average wind speed in May - Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 14.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (12.8km/h).

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Average humidity in May
Shildon, United Kingdom

Average humidity in May - Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and August (81%).

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Average rainfall in May
Shildon, United Kingdom

Average rainfall in May - Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 23mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (38mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (13mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Shildon, United Kingdom

Average rainfall days in May - Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Shildon, United Kingdom

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (33mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in May
Shildon, United Kingdom

Average snowfall days in May - Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February, October and November (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Shildon, United Kingdom

Average sunshine days in May - Shildon, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Shildon, United Kingdom

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Shildon, United Kingdom

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

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and September (Cloud cover 50).

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Average visibility in May
Shildon, United Kingdom

Average visibility in May - Shildon, 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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