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
Weather in May
Temperature
In May, the average high-temperature increases from a mild 57°F (13.9°C) in April to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). In May, the average low-temperature is 48.2°F (9°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in State College, Pennsylvania. Rain falls for 19.4 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, State College aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59 snowfall days, and 26.3" (668mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In State College, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:35 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in State College is 8.2h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in State College, Pennsylvania, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interpret into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
State College, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 69.1°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 (31.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).
Average pressure in May
State College, PA
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
State College, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in May
State College, PA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (76%).
Average rainfall in May
State College, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").
Average rainfall days in May
State College, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
State College, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
State College, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
State College, PA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 29min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 3min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 19min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
State College, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.5 days).
Average UV index in May
State College, PA
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
State College, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in May
State College, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
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