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
Weather in May
Temperature
The commencement of May introduces an average high-temperature of a moderate 15.2°C (59.4°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Throughout May, York encounters an average temperature drop to a frosty 6.3°C (43.3°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in York is 80%.Rainfall
In York, United Kingdom, in May, during 15.3 rainfall days, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In York, United Kingdom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.6 days and collects up to 382mm (15.04") of precipitation.Snowfall
In York, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in York is 16h and 0min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:39 am and sunset at 9:24 pm BST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in York is 7.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in York are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in York?
What is the average humidity in May in York?
How many days does it rain in May in York?
When it does not snow in York?
Does it snow in York in May?
How many hours of daylight does York have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in York?
How many hours of sunshine does York have in May?
When is the highest UV index in York?
What is the UV index reading in May in York?
Average temperature in May
York, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 15.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (20°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.7°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.3°C).
Average pressure in May
York, 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 (1008.8mbar).
Average wind speed in May
York, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 13.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (16.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (11.8km/h).
Average humidity in May
York, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (79%).
Average rainfall in May
York, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 31mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).
Average rainfall days in May
York, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
York, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (18mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
York, 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).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
York, 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: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
York, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).
Average UV index in May
York, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
York, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).
Average visibility in May
York, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, June, September, October, November and December (8km).
York, United Kingdom
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