May weather forecast
Carmel, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Carmel, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.5°F (20.3°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

Carmel sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's mild 57.2°F (14°C) to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). Throughout the month of May, Carmel observes an average nighttime temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Humidity

In Carmel, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Carmel, in May, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 150.6 rainfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Carmel aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Carmel, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 31 days and aggregates up to 16.22" (412mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Carmel, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

In Carmel, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The high-temperature during May is 68.5°F (20.3°C) and the low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 15.7 days. Throughout May, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Carmel aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Carmel have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Carmel have in May?

In Carmel, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Carmel, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Carmel, NY

Average temperature in May - Carmel, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Carmel, NY

Average pressure in May - Carmel, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Carmel, NY

Average wind speed in May - Carmel, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Carmel, NY

Average humidity in May - Carmel, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Carmel, NY

Average rainfall in May - Carmel, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").

Average rainfall days in May
Carmel, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Carmel, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Carmel, NY

Average snowfall in May - Carmel, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Carmel, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Carmel, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Carmel, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Carmel, NY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Carmel, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Carmel, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Carmel, NY

Average UV index in May - Carmel, NY
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Carmel, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Carmel, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Carmel, NY

Average visibility in May - Carmel, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May and June (5mi).

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