May weather forecastElizabethtown, PA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 52°F (11.1°C) and max 70°F (21.1°C).Temperature
The shift into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's mild 59.9°F (15.5°C) to an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C). Throughout the month of May, Elizabethtown expects an average low of 52°F (11.1°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 81%, May is the most humid month.Rainfall
In Elizabethtown, in May, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elizabethtown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.7 days and collects up to 15.35" (390mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Elizabethtown, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Elizabethtown, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.UV index
In Elizabethtown, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in May translates into this advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Elizabethtown, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 70°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Elizabethtown, 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Elizabethtown, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Elizabethtown, PA
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Elizabethtown, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").
Average rainfall days in May
Elizabethtown, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Elizabethtown, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Elizabethtown, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elizabethtown, PA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min
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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Elizabethtown, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Elizabethtown, 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
Elizabethtown, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Elizabethtown, 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).
