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
As May sets, the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in April to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). During May, Bensalem experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 54.5°F (12.5°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Bensalem is 75%.Rainfall
In May, in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bensalem, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.8 days and collects up to 30.94" (786mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Bensalem aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bensalem, there are 16.8 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Bensalem, Pennsylvania, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Bensalem is 8.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Bensalem in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Bensalem?
How many days does it rain in May in Bensalem?
What is the last month it snows in Bensalem?
What is the average length of the day in May in Bensalem?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Bensalem?
How many hours of sunshine does Bensalem have in May?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Bensalem?
How high is the UV index in May in Bensalem?
Average temperature in May
Bensalem, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Bensalem, PA
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Bensalem, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Bensalem, PA
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Bensalem, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").
Average rainfall days in May
Bensalem, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Bensalem, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Bensalem, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bensalem, PA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Bensalem, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Bensalem, PA
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Bensalem, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Bensalem, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
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