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
May reports an average high-temperature of a refreshing 14.1°C (57.4°F), slightly varied from April's 11.8°C (53.2°F). Preston observes an average nighttime temperature of 6.9°C (44.4°F) during May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Preston is 81%.Rainfall
In Preston, in May, during 18.2 rainfall days, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Preston, United Kingdom, during the entire year, the rain falls for 221 days and collects up to 680mm (26.77") of precipitation.Snowfall
May through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Preston, United Kingdom, the average length of the day in May is 15h and 58min.On the first day of May in Preston, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:47 am and sunset at 9:30 pm BST.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine in Preston are April and May, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Preston?
What is the average humidity in May in Preston?
How much does it rain in Preston in May?
When it does not snow in Preston?
Does it snow in Preston in May?
How many hours of daylight does Preston have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Preston?
What is the month with the most sunshine in Preston?
How long on average sun shines in May in Preston?
What is the month with the highest UV index in Preston?
What is the UV index reading in May in Preston?
Average temperature in May
Preston, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 14.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (18.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.1°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 6.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (2.7°C).
Average pressure in May
Preston, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in May: 1016.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008.7mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Preston, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 15.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (20.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (13.2km/h).
Average humidity in May
Preston, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (80%).
Average rainfall in May
Preston, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 40mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (81mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (27mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Preston, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (15.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Preston, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Preston, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Preston, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Preston, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 10 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Preston, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Preston, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 48).
Average visibility in May
Preston, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
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