May Weather in Leeds

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Leeds, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 18°C (64°F). Highs can soar to 31°C (89°F), while lows may dip to 2°C (37°F). Typically, the humidity level in Leeds throughout May hovers around 45%.

2°C (37°F)

Minimum temperature

18°C (64°F)

Average temperature

31°C (89°F)

Maximum temperature

45%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Leeds averages 18 mm (0.7 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 4 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 10 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 11 hours 58 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 78% probability of sunny days during this period.

18 mm (0.7 inches)

Precipitation

4 rainy days

Rainy days

11 hours 58 minutes

Sunshine hours

78%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Leeds reaches a maximum of 11, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 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 3 5 8 10 11 11 9 7 5 2 1
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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