May Rainfall and Precipitation in Northumberland

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Northumberland, the United Kingdom in May.

Northumberland, the United Kingdom, a region in the United Kingdom, experiences in May precipitation ranging from a moderate 53 mm (2.1 in) in Craster to a moderate 78 mm (3.1 in) in Knarsdale. On average, May is the driest month of the year in Northumberland, the United Kingdom.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Northumberland precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Northumberland, the United Kingdom receive in May?

Beadnell sees moderate rainfall in May, averaging around 53 mm (2.1 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Northumberland, the United Kingdom in May?

Expect around 15 days rainy days in Beadnell during May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Northumberland, the United Kingdom?

May is generally a drier month for Northumberland, the United Kingdom, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in May in Northumberland, the United Kingdom?

Knarsdale is the wettest city in Northumberland, the United Kingdom in May according to our database, with average rainfall of around 78 mm (3.1 in).

What is the driest city in May in Northumberland, the United Kingdom?

Based on our database, Craster sees the least rainfall in Northumberland, the United Kingdom in May, with around 53 mm (2.1 in) on average.

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