Lancaster Weather in May

What's the weather like in Lancaster (Pennsylvania) in May 2024?

The climate in Lancaster during May can be summarized as mild and damp.

May is in the spring in Lancaster and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

Lancaster weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.1°C 73.5°F
Nightly temperature 9.6°C 49.2°F
Average temperature 16.3°C 61.3°F
Daily sunshine 8.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 101 mm 4 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 9.4°C 48.9°F
Humidity 66%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average May is the wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Lancaster

Lancaster average temperature in May

May rainfall

Lancaster average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Lancaster average rain in May

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 Lancaster in May 2024.

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Lancaster weather stats

Lancaster weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.6°C 85.3°F
Driest month: February 72mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: July 10.2hrs
Coldest month: January 2.8°C 37°F
Wettest month: May 101mm 4ins
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