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
The start of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to a refreshing 66.9°F (19.4°C). May nights observe an average temperature dip to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Cairo is 77%.Rainfall
In Cairo, during May, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation. In Cairo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.8 days and collects up to 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Cairo aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 70.1 snowfall days, and 51.18" (1300mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.On the first day of May in Cairo, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Cairo, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Cairo. 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: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in May?
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When is the sunrise / sunset in May?
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What is the month with the highest UV index?
How high is the UV index in May in Cairo?
Average temperature in May
Cairo, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 66.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Cairo, 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
Cairo, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Cairo, NY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Cairo, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in May
Cairo, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 18 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cairo, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Cairo, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cairo, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cairo, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Cairo, 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
Cairo, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Cairo, NY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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