May weather forecast
Ellistown, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Ellistown, New York, with an average temperature varying between 46.8°F (8.2°C) and 67.8°F (19.9°C).

Temperature

As May begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in April to a comfortable 67.8°F (19.9°C). Ellistown's nighttime temperature in May falls to an average of 46.8°F (8.2°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April through July, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.4 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Ellistown aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Ellistown, during the entire year, snow falls for 69.1 days and aggregates up to 21.69" (551mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Ellistown, the average sunshine in May is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 67.8°F (19.9°C) and 46.8°F (8.2°C) respectively.

What is the least humid month?

April through July, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

What is the rainiest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.4 days and accumulates 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Ellistown, in May, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Ellistown aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ellistown have in May?

The average day length in May in Ellistown is 14h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ellistown have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.1h.

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 May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ellistown, NY

Average temperature in May - Ellistown, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Ellistown, NY

Average pressure in May - Ellistown, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Ellistown, NY

Average wind speed in May - Ellistown, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Ellistown, NY

Average humidity in May - Ellistown, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Ellistown, NY

Average rainfall in May - Ellistown, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in May
Ellistown, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Ellistown, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ellistown, NY

Average snowfall in May - Ellistown, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ellistown, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ellistown, 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: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ellistown, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Ellistown, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Ellistown, NY

Average UV index in May - Ellistown, 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
Ellistown, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Ellistown, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Ellistown, NY

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

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

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