May weather forecastHanover, PA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Hanover, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between max 71.1°F (21.7°C) and min 52.3°F (11.3°C).Temperature
The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in May, with an increase from a refreshing 60.8°F (16°C) in April to a pleasant 71.1°F (21.7°C). In the month of May, the average low-temperature usually rests at a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C).Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout May, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hanover, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.6 days and collects up to 17.52" (445mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 23min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Hanover, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Hanover, PA
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Hanover, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Hanover, PA
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Hanover, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.97"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").
Average rainfall days in May
Hanover, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Hanover, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Hanover, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hanover, PA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Hanover, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Hanover, PA
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (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
Hanover, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Hanover, 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).
