Weather in Preston in May
In an average May, Preston sees a daily high around 15°C and a low around 8°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 15°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 11°C to 20°C |
| Average low | 8°C |
| Typical low range | 4°C to 11°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
26°C
2017-05-25
Lowest
7°C
1997-05-06
Low
Highest
15°C
2018-05-31
Lowest
0°C
1981-05-05
Feels-like
Highest
26°C
2017-05-25
Lowest
-6°C
1981-05-05
Humidity
Highest
12.9 g/m³
2018-05-31
Lowest
4.3 g/m³
1981-05-02
Wind
Highest
52 km/h
1986-05-27
Lowest
6 km/h
2004-05-16
Gust
Highest
99 km/h
1986-05-27
Lowest
15 km/h
2001-05-02
Precip
Wettest
172 mm
2003
Driest
13 mm
1991
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