May weather forecast
Athens, PA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Athens, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 67.8°F (19.9°C).

Temperature

May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C) in April to a comfortable 67.8°F (19.9°C). Athens's nighttime temperature in May falls to an average of 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April through July, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Athens. Rain falls for 17.4 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Athens. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Athens aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Athens, during the entire year, snow falls for 69.1 days and aggregates up to 21.69" (551mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Athens is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Athens, Pennsylvania, the average sunshine in May is 8.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Athens?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Athens, is 67.8°F (19.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 46.8°F (8.2°C).

What are the least humid months in Athens?

April through July, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months in Athens, Pennsylvania.

What is the average humidity in May in Athens?

The average relative humidity in May in Athens, Pennsylvania, is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Athens?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.4 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Athens?

In Athens, in May, during 17.4 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Athens?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Athens, Pennsylvania. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Athens aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

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

In May, the average day length is 14h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Athens?

On the first day of May in Athens, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Athens?

The average sunshine duration in May in Athens, Pennsylvania, is 8.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Athens?

The months with the highest UV index in Athens, Pennsylvania, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in May in Athens?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Athens, PA

Average temperature in May - Athens, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
Athens, PA

Average pressure in May - Athens, PA
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Athens, PA

Average wind speed in May - Athens, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Athens, PA

Average humidity in May - Athens, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).

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Average rainfall in May
Athens, PA

Average rainfall in May - Athens, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in May
Athens, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Athens, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Athens, PA

Average snowfall in May - Athens, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Athens, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Athens, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Athens, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Athens, PA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Athens, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Athens, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Athens, PA

Average UV index in May - Athens, PA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Athens, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Athens, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in May
Athens, PA

Average visibility in May - Athens, PA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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