May weather forecast
Cumberland Head, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Cumberland Head, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 46°F (7.8°C) and max 65.5°F (18.6°C).

Temperature

Cumberland Head, New York, in May showcases a distinct temperature shift, moving from an average high of a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in April to a comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C). In May, Cumberland Head encounters an average low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) during the night.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Cumberland Head, during May, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.6 rainfall days, and 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Cumberland Head aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 78.2 snowfall days, and 37.13" (943mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Cumberland Head, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during May morphs into the following directions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Cumberland Head, is 65.5°F (18.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C).

What is the least humid month?

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Cumberland Head, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout May, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Cumberland Head aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Cumberland Head?

On the first day of May in Cumberland Head, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:11 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cumberland Head have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

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 Cumberland Head, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cumberland Head, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Cumberland Head, NY

Average pressure in May - Cumberland Head, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cumberland Head, NY

Average wind speed in May - Cumberland Head, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Cumberland Head, NY

Average humidity in May - Cumberland Head, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Cumberland Head, NY

Average rainfall in May - Cumberland Head, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.73").

Average rainfall days in May
Cumberland Head, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Cumberland Head, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cumberland Head, NY

Average snowfall in May - Cumberland Head, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cumberland Head, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Cumberland Head, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cumberland Head, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cumberland Head, NY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cumberland Head, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Cumberland Head, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Cumberland Head, NY

Average UV index in May - Cumberland Head, 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
Cumberland Head, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Cumberland Head, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Cumberland Head, NY

Average visibility in May - Cumberland Head, 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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