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
Ephrata, Pennsylvania, sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C) to an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C). Throughout the month of May, Ephrata witnesses an average low-temperature of 51.8°F (11°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February, May and October, with an average relative humidity of 81%.Rainfall
In Ephrata, during May, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In Ephrata, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.9 days and collects up to 11.69" (297mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Ephrata. May is the first month it typically snows in Ephrata. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 18.5 snowfall days, and 3.86" (98mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.UV index
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Ephrata?
What is the most humid month in Ephrata?
What is the average humidity in May in Ephrata?
How much does it rain in Ephrata in May?
When does it start snowing in Ephrata?
How many hours of daylight does Ephrata have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Ephrata?
How long on average sun shines in May in Ephrata?
What is the month with the highest UV index in Ephrata?
What is the UV index reading in May in Ephrata?
Average temperature in May
Ephrata, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Ephrata, 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
Ephrata, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Ephrata, PA
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Ephrata, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.26"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").
Average rainfall days in May
Ephrata, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ephrata, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ephrata, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Ephrata, 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 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ephrata, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Ephrata, PA
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Ephrata, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
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
Ephrata, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, August, September and October (5mi).
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