May weather forecast
Prospect, PA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Prospect, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature ranging between min 49.6°F (9.8°C) and max 70.5°F (21.4°C).

Temperature

Prospect's May weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C) in April to a pleasant 70.5°F (21.4°C). The average low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) is witnessed in Prospect, Pennsylvania, during May.

Humidity

April through August, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Prospect, during May, the rain falls for 19.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Prospect, there are 179.7 rainfall days, and 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Prospect. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Prospect aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 70.8 snowfall days, and 27.76" (705mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May in Prospect, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

In Prospect, Pennsylvania, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Prospect?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Prospect, is 70.5°F (21.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What are the least humid months in Prospect?

April through August, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months in Prospect, Pennsylvania.

What is the average humidity in May in Prospect?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Prospect?

In Prospect, Pennsylvania, during May, the rain falls for 19.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Prospect?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Prospect aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Prospect?

In May, the average day length in Prospect, Pennsylvania, is 14h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Prospect?

On the first day of May in Prospect, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Prospect have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Prospect is 8.5h.

How high is the UV index in May in Prospect?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Prospect, PA

Average temperature in May - Prospect, PA
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Prospect, PA

Average pressure in May - Prospect, PA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Prospect, PA

Average wind speed in May - Prospect, PA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Prospect, PA

Average humidity in May - Prospect, PA
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June, July and August (78%).

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Average rainfall in May
Prospect, PA

Average rainfall in May - Prospect, PA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.28").

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Average rainfall days in May
Prospect, PA

Average rainfall days in May - Prospect, PA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Prospect, PA

Average snowfall in May - Prospect, PA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Prospect, PA

Average snowfall days in May - Prospect, PA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.1 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
Prospect, PA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Prospect, PA
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Prospect, PA

Average sunshine days in May - Prospect, PA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Prospect, PA

Average UV index in May - Prospect, PA
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Prospect, PA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in May
Prospect, PA

Average visibility in May - Prospect, PA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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