May weather forecast
East Pittsburgh, PA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.1°C (71.8°F) and 10.6°C (51.1°F).

Temperature

The shift from April to May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 15.6°C (60.1°F) to a pleasant 22.1°C (71.8°F). In the month of May, East Pittsburgh experiences an average low-temperature of 10.6°C (51.1°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.2 days and accumulates 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, East Pittsburgh aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 35.4 snowfall days, and 263mm (10.35") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In East Pittsburgh, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 22.1°C (71.8°F) and a low-temperature of 10.6°C (51.1°F).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.2 days and typically aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in East Pittsburgh?

In East Pittsburgh, during May, the rain falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, East Pittsburgh aggregates 1mm (0.04") of snow.

How many hours of daylight does East Pittsburgh have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In East Pittsburgh, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In East Pittsburgh, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average temperature in May - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 22.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (28.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 10.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (16.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-6.3°C).

Average pressure in May
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average pressure in May - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average pressure in May: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average wind speed in May - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.5km/h).

Average humidity in May
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average humidity in May - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (76%).

Average rainfall in May
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average rainfall in May - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 65mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (65mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (27mm).

Average rainfall days in May
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average rainfall days in May - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average snowfall in May - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (64mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average snowfall days in May - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - East Pittsburgh, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average sunshine days in May - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.1 days).

Average UV index in May
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average UV index in May - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average cloud cover in May - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
East Pittsburgh, PA

Average visibility in May - East Pittsburgh, PA
  • Average visibility in May: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, September, October and December (8km).

East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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