May weather forecast
Knoxville, PA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Knoxville, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.7°F (19.3°C) and an average low of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). In Knoxville, an average low-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) is recorded during May nights.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April through June, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Knoxville, Pennsylvania, during May, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Knoxville, there are 168.3 rainfall days, and 28.19" (716mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Knoxville. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Knoxville aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Knoxville, during the entire year, snow falls for 80.4 days and aggregates up to 33.03" (839mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Knoxville is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of May, in Knoxville, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Knoxville is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Knoxville, Pennsylvania, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Knoxville in May?

In Knoxville, in May, the average high-temperature is 66.7°F (19.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 45.7°F (7.6°C).

What is the least humid month in Knoxville?

The months with the lowest humidity in Knoxville, Pennsylvania, are April through June, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in May in Knoxville?

In Knoxville, Pennsylvania, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How much does it rain in Knoxville in May?

In May, the rain falls for 17.5 days. Throughout May, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Knoxville?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Knoxville aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Knoxville have in May?

The average day length in May in Knoxville is 14h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Knoxville?

On the first day of May in Knoxville, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Knoxville have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Knoxville is 8.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Knoxville?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Knoxville?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Knoxville is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Knoxville, PA

Average temperature in May - Knoxville, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Knoxville, PA

Average pressure in May - Knoxville, PA
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Knoxville, PA

Average wind speed in May - Knoxville, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Knoxville, PA

Average humidity in May - Knoxville, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and June (78%).

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Average rainfall in May
Knoxville, PA

Average rainfall in May - Knoxville, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in May
Knoxville, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Knoxville, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Knoxville, PA

Average snowfall in May - Knoxville, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Knoxville, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Knoxville, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 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
Knoxville, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Knoxville, PA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Knoxville, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Knoxville, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Knoxville, PA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Knoxville, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Knoxville, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 71).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in May
Knoxville, PA

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

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

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