May Weather in New Castle

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in New Castle, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 19°C (67°F). Highs can soar to 31°C (88°F), while lows may dip to 5°C (41°F). Typically, the humidity level in New Castle throughout May hovers around 79%.

5°C (41°F)

Minimum temperature

19°C (67°F)

Average temperature

31°C (88°F)

Maximum temperature

79%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, New Castle averages 126 mm (5.0 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 15 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 17 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 12 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 31% probability of sunny days during this period.

126 mm (5.0 inches)

Precipitation

15 rainy days

Rainy days

9 hours 12 minutes

Sunshine hours

31%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in New Castle reaches a maximum of 10, indicating a level of VeryHigh exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 15 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 1 2 4 7 9 10 10 9 7 4 2 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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