May weather forecast
Norristown, PA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Norristown, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 53.4°F (11.9°C) and 71.4°F (21.9°C).

Temperature

May witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 60.8°F (16°C) in April to a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C). Norristown observes an average nighttime temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Norristown, Pennsylvania, in May, during 16 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Norristown, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.2 days and collects up to 15.59" (396mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Norristown, Pennsylvania, are January through March, May and December. May is the first month it typically snows in Norristown. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Norristown, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.8 days and aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Norristown, Pennsylvania, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 25min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Norristown. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Norristown?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Norristown, is 71.4°F (21.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 53.4°F (11.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Norristown?

The average relative humidity in May in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Norristown?

In Norristown, in May, during 16 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing in Norristown?

May is the first month it typically snows in Norristown. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Norristown have in May?

In Norristown, the average day length in May is 14h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Norristown?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Norristown have in May?

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

When is the highest UV index in Norristown?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Norristown?

In Norristown, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Norristown, PA

Average temperature in May - Norristown, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Norristown, PA

Average pressure in May - Norristown, PA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Norristown, PA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Norristown, PA

Average humidity in May - Norristown, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Norristown, PA

Average rainfall in May - Norristown, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in May
Norristown, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Norristown, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Norristown, PA

Average snowfall in May - Norristown, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Norristown, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Norristown, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Norristown, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Norristown, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Norristown, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Norristown, PA

Average UV index in May - Norristown, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Norristown, PA

Average cloud cover in May - Norristown, PA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Norristown, PA

Average visibility in May - Norristown, 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).

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