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
The beginning of May signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C) in April to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). Throughout May, West Reading encounters an average temperature drop to a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In West Reading, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. In West Reading, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 30.83" (783mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in West Reading. May is the last month it regularly snows in West Reading, Pennsylvania. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, West Reading aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In West Reading, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.1 days and aggregates up to 12.28" (312mm) of snow.Daylight
In West Reading, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.On the first day of May in West Reading, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.2h.UV index
May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in West Reading. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in West Reading?
What is the average humidity in May in West Reading?
How much does it rain in West Reading in May?
What is the last month it snows in West Reading?
What is the average length of the day in May in West Reading?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in West Reading?
How many hours of sunshine does West Reading have in May?
When is the highest UV index in West Reading?
What is the UV index reading in May in West Reading?
Average temperature in May
West Reading, PA
- Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).
Average pressure in May
West Reading, 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
West Reading, PA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in May
West Reading, PA
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in May
West Reading, PA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.05").
Average rainfall days in May
West Reading, PA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
West Reading, PA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
West Reading, PA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.4 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 Reading, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
West Reading, PA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in May
West Reading, PA
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
West Reading, PA
- Average cloud cover in May: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
West Reading, PA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, August, September and October (5mi).
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