May weather forecast
Knox, PA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Knox, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.9°F (20.5°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

Knox experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C) in April to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). Throughout May, Knox encounters an average temperature drop to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

In Knox, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Knox, Pennsylvania, during May, the rain falls for 19 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. In Knox, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.8 days and collects up to 27.36" (695mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Knox aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Knox, there are 80.5 snowfall days, and 26.02" (661mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Knox, Pennsylvania, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of May in Knox, Pennsylvania, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Knox, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Knox?

The high-temperature, in May, in Knox, is 68.9°F (20.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 47.8°F (8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Knox?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in Knox in May?

In Knox, Pennsylvania, during May, the rain falls for 19 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Knox?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Knox. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Knox aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Knox?

The average day length in May in Knox, Pennsylvania, is 14h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Knox?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, in Knox, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Knox have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Knox, Pennsylvania, is 8.5h.

When is the highest UV index in Knox?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May in Knox?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Knox, PA

Average temperature in May - Knox, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
Knox, PA

Average pressure in May - Knox, PA
  • Average pressure in May: 30"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).

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Average wind speed in May
Knox, PA

Average wind speed in May - Knox, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Knox, PA

Average humidity in May - Knox, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

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Average rainfall in May
Knox, PA

Average rainfall in May - Knox, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in May
Knox, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Knox, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Knox, PA

Average snowfall in May - Knox, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Knox, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Knox, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Knox, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Knox, PA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Knox, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Knox, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Knox, PA

Average UV index in May - Knox, PA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Knox, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Knox, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in May
Knox, PA

Average visibility in May - Knox, PA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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