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The weather in May in Scranton

It's pleasantly warm in May in Scranton with an average temperature of 22°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 17°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Scranton. 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 Scranton, 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 33°C in 2022, Scranton 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 -2°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 105 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Scranton

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

May weather comparison

  Scranton New York
Average temperature 22°C 22°C
Max. temperature 28°C 28°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 105 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 14 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Scranton with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 9°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 23°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Scranton is around 26°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°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 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in May in Scranton

Temperature in May in Scranton over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Scranton, 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 Scranton

Total precipitation in May in Scranton over the years

Daily UV index in May in Scranton

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Scranton, 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 Scranton by month

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