Harrisburg Weather in May
What's the weather like in Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) in May 2024?
The climate in Harrisburg during May can be summarized as mild and damp.
May is in the spring in Harrisburg and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 22.4°C 72.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 9.9°C 49.7°F |
| Average temperature | 16.1°C 61°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 104 mm 4.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 13 days |
| Sea temperature | 9.4°C 48.9°F |
| Humidity | 66% |
| Windspeed | 14.4kph 9 mph |
On average May is the wettest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Harrisburg
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Harrisburg in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Harrisburg weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 29.4°C 84.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 72mm 2.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 1.8°C 35.2°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 104mm 4.1ins |
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