May weather forecast
Cato, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Cato, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 65.5°F (18.6°C) and an average low of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

Cato sees a rise in temperature during May, with average high-temperatures transitioning from a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) in April to an enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C). Throughout May, Cato experiences a low-temperature average of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Cato aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 79.4 snowfall days, and 32.83" (834mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 41min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Cato, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 65.5°F (18.6°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, in Cato, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout May, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Cato aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Cato, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May
Cato, NY

Average temperature in May - Cato, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Cato, NY

Average pressure in May - Cato, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cato, NY

Average wind speed in May - Cato, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Cato, NY

Average humidity in May - Cato, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Cato, NY

Average rainfall in May - Cato, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Cato, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Cato, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cato, NY

Average snowfall in May - Cato, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cato, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Cato, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cato, NY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cato, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Cato, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Cato, NY

Average UV index in May - Cato, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Cato, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Cato, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Cato, NY

Average visibility in May - Cato, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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