Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
May
Weather in May
Temperature
With the transition into May, Starlight experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in April to a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). In May, Starlight's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 45.1°F (7.3°C) during the night.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Starlight, in May, during 12.3 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 104.8 rainfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Starlight aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Starlight, Pennsylvania, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.7 days and aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of May, in Starlight, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 7.8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in May?
What is the average humidity in May?
How much does it rain in May?
What is the last month it snows?
What is the average length of the day in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
How long on average sun shines in May?
What are the months with the highest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Starlight?
Average temperature in May
Starlight, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).
Average pressure in May
Starlight, PA
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Starlight, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Starlight, PA
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Starlight, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").
Average rainfall days in May
Starlight, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.3 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Starlight, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Starlight, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Starlight, PA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Starlight, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Starlight, PA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Starlight, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in May
Starlight, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (4mi).