May weather forecastSkipton, United Kingdom
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Skipton, United Kingdom, with an average temperature fluctuating between 5°C (41°F) and 13.3°C (55.9°F).Temperature
May records an average high-temperature of a mild 13.3°C (55.9°F), indicating a minor variation from the preceding month. Skipton experiences a consistent average temperature of 5°C (41°F) throughout the nights in May.Humidity
April and May, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In May, in Skipton, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout May, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.3 rainfall days, and 289mm (11.38") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Skipton, United Kingdom. May is the last month it regularly snows in Skipton, United Kingdom. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Skipton aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, in Skipton, there are 13.8 snowfall days, and 88mm (3.46") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Skipton, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of May, in Skipton, sunrise is at 4:43 am and sunset at 9:28 pm BST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Skipton is 5.9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Skipton, United Kingdom, are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Skipton, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 13.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.6°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 5°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (9.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.3°C).
Average pressure in May
Skipton, 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
Skipton, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 15.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (19.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Skipton, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (84%).
Average rainfall in May
Skipton, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 18mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (33mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (11mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Skipton, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Skipton, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 1mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (28mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Skipton, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Skipton, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 0min
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 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 5h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Skipton, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).
Average UV index in May
Skipton, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Skipton, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 61
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 59).
Average visibility in May
Skipton, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 8km
The month with the highest visibility is March (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
