May weather forecast
Pottstown, PA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pottstown, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 70.7°F (21.5°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a mild 60.3°F (15.7°C) in April to a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C). During May, Pottstown experiences an average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Pottstown is 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout May, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Pottstown, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 27.87" (708mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May 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 in Pottstown are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Pottstown?

The high-temperature, in May, in Pottstown, is 70.7°F (21.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Pottstown?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in Pottstown in May?

In Pottstown, Pennsylvania, during May, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Pottstown?

May through October are months without snowfall in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

Does it snow in Pottstown in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Pottstown have in May?

In May, the average day length in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, is 14h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Pottstown?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pottstown, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Pottstown?

In Pottstown, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Pottstown?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Pottstown?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Pottstown, PA

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).

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Average pressure in May
Pottstown, PA

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).

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Average wind speed in May
Pottstown, PA

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).

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Average humidity in May
Pottstown, PA

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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Pottstown, PA

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").

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Average rainfall days in May
Pottstown, PA

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).

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Average snowfall in May
Pottstown, PA

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").

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Average snowfall days in May
Pottstown, PA

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).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pottstown, 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 2min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Pottstown, PA

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).

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Average UV index in May
Pottstown, PA

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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Pottstown, PA

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).

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Average visibility in May
Pottstown, PA

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).

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