May weather forecast
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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in China, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

May indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in April to a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C). During May, an average low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) is observed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In China, during May, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.8 rainfall days, and 9.13" (232mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, China aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In China, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.7 days and aggregates up to 7.44" (189mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 36min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In China, the average sunshine in May is 7.8h.

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 moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in China?

The high-temperature, in May, in China, records 65.8°F (18.8°C), while the low-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In China, in May, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, China aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in China?

On the first day of May in China, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.8h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

In China, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
China, NY

Average temperature in May - China, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in May
China, NY

Average pressure in May - China, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
China, NY

Average wind speed in May - China, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in May
China, NY

Average humidity in May - China, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in May
China, NY

Average rainfall in May - China, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in May
China, NY

Average rainfall days in May - China, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
China, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
China, NY

Average snowfall days in May - China, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - China, 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: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
China, NY

Average sunshine days in May - China, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.8 days).

Average UV index in May
China, NY

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

Average cloud cover in May
China, NY

Average cloud cover in May - China, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in May
China, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (4mi).

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