Acomb Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Acomb

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
15.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
6.1°C
Avg Temp
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10.8°C
Avg Rain
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54 mm
Avg Humidity
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80%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+1.7°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy💦Humid air

Acomb May Weather Overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Acomb, with average highs near 15.4°C and lows around 6.1°C (mean 10.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 54 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

Acomb May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Acomb. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in Acomb was 2024 — when the month averaged 13.2°C — while the coldest was 1996 at 8.1°C. Typical May days reach 15.4°C with nights near 6.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp9.8°C→11.7°C+1.9°C
Max Temp14.4°C→16.2°C+1.8°C
Min Temp5.3°C→7.1°C+1.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

8.0°C–9.5°C6 yr (13%)
9.5°C–11.0°C18 yr (40%)
11.0°C–12.5°C19 yr (42%)
12.5°C–14.0°C2 yr (4%)

Acomb May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is about average for rainfall in Acomb, averaging 54 mm of rainfall. The wettest Mays on record were 2006 and 2021 with 105 mm, while the driest was 2020 at 13 mm.

Acomb May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Acomb during May averages 80%. The most humid May was 2024 at 85%, and the least humid was 1992 at 76%.

Acomb May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 4.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Acomb. The sunniest May was 2020 at 5.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1985 and 1986 at 3.9.

Acomb May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Acomb during May is 3.1 m/s. The windiest May was 1986 at 4.2 m/s, while the calmest was 1990 at 2.2 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Acomb

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How May Ranks in Acomb

🔥5th warmest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Acomb Weather by Month

Acomb May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp10.0°C10.7°C11.1°C10.8°C11.6°C+1.6°C
Avg High14.7°C15.5°C15.6°C15.4°C16.3°C+1.6°C
Avg Low5.4°C5.9°C6.5°C6.2°C6.9°C+1.5°C
Avg Rain58 mm45 mm58 mm58 mm53 mm-5 mm

Extreme May Records in Acomb

🔥Warmest May25.9°C1992
🧊Coldest May-1.7°C1981
🌧️Wettest May105 mm2006
🏜️Driest May13 mm2020
🌬️Windiest May4.2 m/s1986

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Acomb have risen by about 1.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of -1.7°C (1981) to a record high of 25.9°C (1992).

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Rainfall in May is about average for rainfall, averaging 54 mm, with a wettest year of 105 mm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Acomb?

A good time to visit Acomb

May is a good time to visit Acomb, with days averaging 15.4°C and nights around 6.1°C (mean 10.8°C, warmer than Acomb's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but May still suits most travellers.

See Acomb's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Acomb Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Acomb, with average highs near 15.4°C and lows around 6.1°C (mean 10.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 54 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 54 mm of rainfall in Acomb, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 105 mm (2006), and the driest just 13 mm (2020). Humidity sits around 80% and average wind speed is 3.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How May has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.4°C to 16.2°C and overnight lows from 5.3°C to 7.1°C over the same span.
May Weather in Acomb, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202517.1°C11.9°C6.7°C23.3°C0.9°C29 mm78%3 m/s5.5
2024 🔥17.6°C13.2°C8.8°C20.6°C6.2°C81 mm85%2.7 m/s4.3
202316.7°C11.9°C7.1°C20.8°C4.8°C32 mm81%2.4 m/s5.1
202216.3°C12.0°C7.8°C20.5°C5.7°C60 mm81%3 m/s4.6
202113.5°C9.3°C5.1°C19.8°C0.2°C105 mm83%2.7 m/s4.4
202016.3°C11.2°C6.0°C23.1°C-0.4°C13 mm77%3 m/s5.7
201915.2°C10.6°C6.0°C20.0°C0.2°C52 mm79%2.7 m/s4.9
201817.7°C12.3°C6.9°C23.6°C0.4°C39 mm80%2.8 m/s5.6
201716.8°C12.1°C7.3°C24.5°C2.8°C51 mm81%3 m/s4.8
201615.7°C11.1°C6.4°C21.6°C2.2°C38 mm82%3.1 m/s4.8
201513.9°C9.7°C5.5°C18.2°C-1.0°C87 mm79%3.8 m/s4.4
201415.6°C11.5°C7.4°C21.1°C2.1°C104 mm83%2.8 m/s4.4
201314.3°C9.7°C5.1°C19.9°C0.7°C70 mm81%3.5 m/s4.4
201215.4°C10.6°C5.8°C24.0°C0.4°C58 mm80%3 m/s4.9
201115.3°C10.9°C6.5°C19.6°C1.2°C52 mm78%4.1 m/s4.8
201014.2°C9.7°C5.1°C24.2°C0.1°C24 mm79%2.5 m/s4.9
200915.4°C11.0°C6.5°C22.1°C2.5°C61 mm81%3.7 m/s4.9
200816.8°C11.8°C6.8°C23.0°C2.0°C30 mm81%3 m/s4.9
200715.1°C10.9°C6.7°C19.3°C4.7°C71 mm80%3.3 m/s4.4
2006 🌧️15.4°C11.0°C6.5°C21.4°C2.9°C105 mm81%3.3 m/s4.3
200514.8°C10.2°C5.6°C20.4°C0.0°C47 mm79%3.4 m/s4.8
200416.0°C11.3°C6.6°C21.0°C2.3°C33 mm80%2.5 m/s4.9
200315.3°C11.1°C6.9°C24.2°C1.7°C68 mm83%3.4 m/s4.5
200215.3°C11.2°C7.0°C22.1°C0.9°C77 mm82%3.7 m/s4.1
200116.3°C11.2°C6.1°C21.4°C0.3°C30 mm80%2.6 m/s5
200015.5°C10.8°C6.2°C22.9°C3.5°C56 mm81%2.9 m/s4.6
199916.5°C12.0°C7.5°C21.4°C4.3°C57 mm80%3.3 m/s4.6
199816.6°C11.8°C7.1°C21.7°C2.9°C47 mm81%3 m/s5.4
199715.6°C10.4°C5.1°C22.9°C-1.6°C56 mm79%2.7 m/s4.8
1996 ❄️12.5°C8.1°C3.7°C20.4°C-0.2°C56 mm78%3.4 m/s4.2
199515.3°C10.7°C6.0°C22.6°C0.5°C45 mm79%3 m/s4.6
199413.7°C9.4°C5.2°C18.6°C0.8°C44 mm78%3.5 m/s4.6
199315.4°C10.5°C5.7°C20.0°C0.3°C67 mm79%3.7 m/s4.3
199218.1°C12.5°C6.8°C25.9°C2.2°C27 mm76%3.5 m/s5.5
199114.9°C10.4°C6.0°C19.3°C0.9°C18 mm78%3.1 m/s4
199016.8°C11.5°C6.2°C24.0°C2.6°C28 mm77%2.2 m/s4.9
198916.8°C11.4°C6.0°C21.4°C2.0°C17 mm79%2.7 m/s5.4
198815.4°C10.7°C6.0°C18.8°C2.0°C52 mm83%2.8 m/s4.5
198713.6°C8.9°C4.2°C20.3°C-0.4°C35 mm81%3.3 m/s4.4
198614.6°C10.2°C5.9°C19.4°C3.2°C87 mm82%4.2 m/s3.9
198514.8°C10.4°C6.0°C21.3°C1.5°C82 mm82%3.2 m/s3.9
198414.1°C9.2°C4.3°C19.2°C0.7°C41 mm79%2.7 m/s4.5
198312.9°C8.9°C5.0°C16.5°C1.8°C101 mm84%3 m/s—
198215.2°C10.2°C5.2°C22.8°C-1.3°C23 mm78%3.1 m/s—
198114.8°C10.4°C6.1°C20.9°C-1.7°C88 mm85%3 m/s—

Actual recorded May data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Acomb May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Acomb in May?▼

The average high in May is around 15.4°C with lows near 6.1°C (mean 10.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Acomb in May?▼

May averages 54 mm of rainfall in Acomb, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 105 mm in 2006.

What was the hottest May on record in Acomb?▼

The hottest May reached 25.9°C in 1992. The coldest dipped to -1.7°C in 1981.

Has May in Acomb gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.4°C to 16.2°C and overnight lows from 5.3°C to 7.1°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit Acomb?▼

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Acomb and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 15.4°C daytime highs and 6.1°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Acomb?▼

Not quite — May is the 8th coolest month in Acomb, averaging 10.8°C.

What should I pack for Acomb in May?▼

For May in Acomb, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 15.4°C and lows of 6.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Acomb humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 80% — quite humid.

How windy is Acomb in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 3.1 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 4.2 m/s (1986).

Which May had the most rainfall in Acomb?▼

The wettest May on record was 2006 with 105 mm. On average, May sees 54 mm.

Where does this May weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Acomb behaves each May, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for May specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.