May weather forecastDurham, PA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Durham, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 69.6°F (20.9°C) and min 50.5°F (10.3°C).Temperature
As Durham transitions into May, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) in April to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). In Durham, May's nights observe an average temperature dip to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In Durham, in May, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 124.4 rainfall days, and 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Durham, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.UV index
In Durham, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Durham, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Durham, 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Durham, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Durham, PA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Durham, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").
Average rainfall days in May
Durham, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Durham, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Durham, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 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
Durham, PA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min
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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Durham, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14 days).
Average UV index in May
Durham, PA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Durham, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Durham, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
