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
May
Weather in May
Temperature
Penrith marks the onset of May with an average high-temperature of a cool 12°C (53.6°F), a subtle shift from April's 9.7°C (49.5°F). Penrith experiences an average low-temperature of 4.3°C (39.7°F) in month of May.Humidity
In Penrith, the average relative humidity in May is 86%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout May, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 190.6 rainfall days, and 609mm (23.98") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. In Penrith, during May, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 61.7 snowfall days, and 649mm (25.55") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 16h and 7min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:41 am and sunset at 9:35 pm BST.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 5.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in May leads to these guidelines:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Penrith in May?
What is the average humidity in May?
How much does it rain in May?
How many days does it snow in May?
How many hours of daylight does Penrith have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
How many hours of sunshine does Penrith have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May?
Average temperature in May
Penrith, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in May: 12°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (16.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.6°C).
- Average low temperature in May: 4.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.8°C).
Average pressure in May
Penrith, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in May: 1016mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1008mbar).
Average wind speed in May
Penrith, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in May: 14.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.7km/h).
Average humidity in May
Penrith, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in May: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (85%).
Average rainfall in May
Penrith, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in May: 41mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (65mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (26mm).
Average rainfall days in May
Penrith, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Penrith, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in May: 24mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (141mm).
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in May
Penrith, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in May: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Penrith, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in May: 16h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Penrith, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (10.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Penrith, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in May: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Penrith, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in May: 63
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 61).
Average visibility in May
Penrith, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in May: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June and October (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August, September, November and December (7km).
