May weather forecast
Hitchin, United Kingdom

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another mild month in Hitchin, United Kingdom, with an average temperature varying between 7.1°C (44.8°F) and 15.8°C (60.4°F).

Temperature

The beginning of May records an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 15.8°C (60.4°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. Hitchin experiences a mean low-temperature of 7.1°C (44.8°F) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 81%.

Rainfall

In Hitchin, during May, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hitchin, United Kingdom, there are 160.5 rainfall days, and 325mm (12.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 15h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of May, in Hitchin, sunrise is at 4:47 am and sunset at 9:10 pm BST.

Sunshine

In Hitchin, the average sunshine in May is 7.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Hitchin is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Hitchin in May?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 15.8°C (60.4°F) and 7.1°C (44.8°F) respectively.
What is the average humidity in May in Hitchin?
In Hitchin, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.
How many days does it rain in May in Hitchin?
In Hitchin, in May, during 14.7 rainfall days, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When it does not snow in Hitchin?
May through October are months without snowfall in Hitchin, United Kingdom.
Does it snow in Hitchin in May?
In May, in Hitchin, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.
What is the average length of the day in May in Hitchin?
The average day length in May in Hitchin, United Kingdom, is 15h and 42min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Hitchin?
In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hitchin, sunrise is at 4:47 am and sunset at 9:10 pm BST.
How long on average sun shines in May in Hitchin?
In May, the average sunshine duration in Hitchin is 7.2h.
How high is the UV index in May in Hitchin?
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Hitchin, United Kingdom, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in May - Hitchin, United Kingdom
Average temperature in May
Hitchin, United Kingdom
  • Average high temperature in May: 15.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (21.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 7.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (13.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).

Average pressure in May - Hitchin, United Kingdom
Average pressure in May
Hitchin, United Kingdom
  • Average pressure in May: 1016.7mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are May and September (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in May - Hitchin, United Kingdom
Average wind speed in May
Hitchin, United Kingdom
  • Average wind speed in May: 13.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and December (18.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.9km/h).

Average humidity in May - Hitchin, United Kingdom
Average humidity in May
Hitchin, United Kingdom
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).

Average rainfall in May - Hitchin, United Kingdom
Average rainfall in May
Hitchin, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall in May: 26mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (43mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (19mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Hitchin, United Kingdom
Average rainfall days in May
Hitchin, United Kingdom
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average snowfall in May - Hitchin, United Kingdom
Average snowfall in May
Hitchin, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (29mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May - Hitchin, United Kingdom
Average snowfall days in May
Hitchin, United Kingdom
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 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 - Hitchin, United Kingdom
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hitchin, United Kingdom
  • Average daylight in May: 15h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 7h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May - Hitchin, United Kingdom
Average sunshine days in May
Hitchin, United Kingdom
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).

Average UV index in May - Hitchin, United Kingdom
Average UV index in May
Hitchin, United Kingdom
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May - Hitchin, United Kingdom
Average cloud cover in May
Hitchin, United Kingdom
  • Average cloud cover in May: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are February and November (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 49).

Average visibility in May - Hitchin, United Kingdom
Average visibility in May
Hitchin, United Kingdom
  • Average visibility in May: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is November (8km).

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