May weather forecast
Ellisburg, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Ellisburg, New York, with an average temperature varying between 63.3°F (17.4°C) and 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

May sees a temperature increase, moving from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in April to an enjoyable 63.3°F (17.4°C). Ellisburg reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C) in May.

Humidity

In Ellisburg, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ellisburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.6 days and collects up to 30.39" (772mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Ellisburg. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Ellisburg aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 81.1 snowfall days, and 36.61" (930mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ellisburg, New York, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

In Ellisburg, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

May temperatures in Ellisburg vary between a high-temperature of 63.3°F (17.4°C) and a low-temperature of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 3.03" (77mm) 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, Ellisburg aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ellisburg have in May?

In Ellisburg, the average day length in May is 14h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Ellisburg?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ellisburg have in May?

In Ellisburg, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Ellisburg, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. 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 temperature in May
Ellisburg, NY

Average temperature in May - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in May
Ellisburg, NY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Ellisburg, NY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Ellisburg, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and September (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Ellisburg, NY

Average rainfall in May - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Ellisburg, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (17.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ellisburg, NY

Average snowfall in May - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ellisburg, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ellisburg, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Ellisburg, NY

Average UV index in May - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Ellisburg, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Ellisburg, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Ellisburg, NY

Average visibility in May - Ellisburg, 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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