The weather in May in Hershey

It's warm in May in Hershey with an average temperature of 23°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 18°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Hershey. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Hershey, Pennsylvania. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2022, Hershey reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 22°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 106 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Hershey

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Hershey. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Hershey New York
Average temperature 23°C 22°C
Max. temperature 29°C 28°C
Min. temperature 9°C -5°C
Total precipitation 106 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 14 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Hershey with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 11°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 24°C, with nights around 13°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Hershey is around 27°C, while nighttime temps are about 16°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Hershey

Temperature in May in Hershey over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Hershey

Total precipitation in May in Hershey over the years

Daily UV index in May in Hershey

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Hershey, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Hershey by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Hershey. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.