May weather forecastWest Hickory, PA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in West Hickory, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.5°F (20.3°C) and 47.3°F (8.5°C).Temperature
West Hickory experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in April to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). An average low-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) is recorded in the month of May.Humidity
April through August, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months in West Hickory.Rainfall
In West Hickory, in May, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Hickory, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.3 days and collects up to 35.08" (891mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in West Hickory are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, West Hickory aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In West Hickory, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.7 days and aggregates up to 35.79" (909mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 32min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.1h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
West Hickory, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 47.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).
Average pressure in May
West Hickory, PA
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
West Hickory, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
West Hickory, PA
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June, July and August (79%).
Average rainfall in May
West Hickory, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.32").
Average rainfall days in May
West Hickory, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
West Hickory, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
West Hickory, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
West Hickory, PA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min
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 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
West Hickory, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).
Average UV index in May
West Hickory, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
West Hickory, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in May
West Hickory, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, August, September and December (4mi).
