Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
With the arrival of May, the average high-temperature transitions from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in April to a comfortable 67.6°F (19.8°C). Throughout the month of May, Athens reports a steady low-temperature average of 46.9°F (8.3°C).Humidity
In Athens, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Athens, in May, during 16.2 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Athens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.3 days and collects up to 21.06" (535mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Athens. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Athens aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Athens, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.3 days and aggregates up to 15.79" (401mm) of snow.Daylight
In Athens, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.On the first day of May in Athens, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Athens is 8.8h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Athens, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 67.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Athens, NY
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Athens, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Athens, NY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Athens, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in May
Athens, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Athens, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Athens, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Athens, NY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Athens, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Athens, NY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Athens, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Athens, NY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
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