May weather forecast
Cold Spring, NY

Share

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Cold Spring, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and an average high of 69.6°F (20.9°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) in April to an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C). Cold Spring records an average nighttime low-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) throughout May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Cold Spring, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. In Cold Spring, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.5" (800mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Cold Spring aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Cold Spring, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.3 days and aggregates up to 14.45" (367mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Cold Spring, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Cold Spring, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

In Cold Spring, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Cold Spring in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Cold Spring, is 69.6°F (20.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 49.3°F (9.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Cold Spring, in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Cold Spring aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Cold Spring, the average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

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.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Cold Spring, NY

Average temperature in May - Cold Spring, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in May
Cold Spring, NY

Average pressure in May - Cold Spring, 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
Cold Spring, NY

Average wind speed in May - Cold Spring, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Cold Spring, NY

Average humidity in May - Cold Spring, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Cold Spring, NY

Average rainfall in May - Cold Spring, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
Cold Spring, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Cold Spring, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cold Spring, NY

Average snowfall in May - Cold Spring, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cold Spring, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Cold Spring, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cold Spring, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cold Spring, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cold Spring, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Cold Spring, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Cold Spring, NY

Average UV index in May - Cold Spring, 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
Cold Spring, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Cold Spring, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Cold Spring, NY

Average visibility in May - Cold Spring, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

Cold Spring, New York, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location