May weather forecastPottstown, PA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, with temperature in the range of an average high of 70.7°F (21.5°C) and an average low of 52.3°F (11.3°C).Temperature
The start of May brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from April's moderate 60.3°F (15.7°C) to an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C). Throughout May, Pottstown registers a consistent average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In Pottstown, during May, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In Pottstown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.5 days and collects up to 27.87" (708mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Pottstown is 14h and 26min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.4h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Pottstown, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 70.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Pottstown, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Pottstown, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Pottstown, PA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Pottstown, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in May
Pottstown, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Pottstown, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Pottstown, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pottstown, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Pottstown, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Pottstown, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Pottstown, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Pottstown, 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).
