Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Gettysburg, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 17°C (64°F). Highs can soar to 30°C (87°F), while lows may dip to 3°C (37°F). Typically, the humidity level in Gettysburg throughout May hovers around 81%.
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In May, Gettysburg averages 137 mm (5.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 15 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 23 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 1 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 34% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In May, the UV Index in Gettysburg 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.
| 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 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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 | ||||||