May weather forecast
Mount Gretna, PA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Mount Gretna, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 68.7°F (20.4°C) and min 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C) to an agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 51.1°F (10.6°C) in May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, May and October, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Mount Gretna, during May, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. In Mount Gretna, during the entire year, the rain falls for 137.4 days and collects up to 16.26" (413mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Mount Gretna. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Mount Gretna aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.5 snowfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mount Gretna, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.
On the first day of May in Mount Gretna, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Mount Gretna is 8.2h.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Mount Gretna. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Mount Gretna?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 68.7°F (20.4°C) and a low-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

What are the most humid months in Mount Gretna?

February, May and October, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Mount Gretna.

What is the average humidity in May in Mount Gretna?

In May, the average relative humidity in Mount Gretna is 81%.

How much does it rain in Mount Gretna in May?

In May, in Mount Gretna, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout May, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Mount Gretna?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Mount Gretna aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Mount Gretna?

The average day length in May in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, is 14h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Mount Gretna?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Mount Gretna?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Mount Gretna?

The months with the highest UV index are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Mount Gretna?

In Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Mount Gretna, PA

Average temperature in May - Mount Gretna, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Mount Gretna, PA

Average pressure in May - Mount Gretna, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Mount Gretna, PA

Average wind speed in May - Mount Gretna, 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 (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Mount Gretna, PA

Average humidity in May - Mount Gretna, 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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Mount Gretna, PA

Average rainfall in May - Mount Gretna, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.94").

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Average rainfall days in May
Mount Gretna, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Mount Gretna, 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 (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Mount Gretna, PA

Average snowfall in May - Mount Gretna, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Mount Gretna, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Mount Gretna, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 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
Mount Gretna, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mount Gretna, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Mount Gretna, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Mount Gretna, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Mount Gretna, PA

Average UV index in May - Mount Gretna, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Mount Gretna, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Mount Gretna, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Mount Gretna, PA

Average visibility in May - Mount Gretna, 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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