May weather forecastNew Salem, PA
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in New Salem, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 71.8°F (22.1°C) and min 51.1°F (10.6°C).Temperature
In May, the meteorological conditions change with the average high-temperature moving from a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) in April to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). May nights observe an average temperature dip to a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C).Humidity
In New Salem, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in New Salem. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, New Salem aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in New Salem, there are 56 snowfall days, and 11.54" (293mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 24min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.UV index
In New Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Average temperature in May
New Salem, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).
Average pressure in May
New Salem, PA
- Average pressure in May: 30"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
New Salem, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in May
New Salem, PA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).
Average rainfall in May
New Salem, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").
Average rainfall days in May
New Salem, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
New Salem, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
New Salem, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
New Salem, PA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 24min
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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
New Salem, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (9.1 days).
Average UV index in May
New Salem, PA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
New Salem, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
New Salem, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
