May weather forecast
Birmingham, PA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Birmingham, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.7°F (20.4°C) and 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

In Birmingham, stepping into May brings a temperature increase, moving up from April's mild 57.4°F (14.1°C) to an agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C). In Birmingham, in May, the average low-temperature is a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Birmingham, Pennsylvania, is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Birmingham. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Birmingham aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Birmingham, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.3 days and aggregates up to 23.7" (602mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of May, in Birmingham, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Birmingham is 8.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Birmingham. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Birmingham?

The high-temperature, in May, in Birmingham, records 68.7°F (20.4°C), while the low-temperature is 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Birmingham?

The average relative humidity in May in Birmingham, Pennsylvania, is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Birmingham?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Birmingham. Rain falls for 18.9 days and accumulates 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Birmingham in May?

In Birmingham, during May, the rain falls for 18.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Birmingham?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Birmingham, Pennsylvania. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Birmingham aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Birmingham have in May?

In May, the average day length in Birmingham is 14h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Birmingham?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Birmingham, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Birmingham have in May?

In Birmingham, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Birmingham?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Birmingham, Pennsylvania, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Birmingham, PA

Average temperature in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).

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Average pressure in May
Birmingham, PA

Average pressure in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Birmingham, PA

Average wind speed in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in May
Birmingham, PA

Average humidity in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (77%).

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Average rainfall in May
Birmingham, PA

Average rainfall in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in May
Birmingham, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Birmingham, PA

Average snowfall in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Birmingham, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 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
Birmingham, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Birmingham, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Birmingham, PA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Birmingham, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Birmingham, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in May
Birmingham, PA

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

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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