May weather forecast
Elmsford, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Elmsford, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 68.9°F (20.5°C) and 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C) in April to a pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C). During May, Elmsford witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 52.2°F (11.2°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Elmsford, in May, during 13.7 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elmsford, there are 132.4 rainfall days, and 15.63" (397mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Elmsford, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Elmsford, New York, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Elmsford, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In Elmsford, 68.9°F (20.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 52.2°F (11.2°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Elmsford, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Elmsford, in May, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Elmsford?

May through September are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

In May, in Elmsford, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Elmsford?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Elmsford, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Elmsford, NY

Average temperature in May - Elmsford, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Elmsford, NY

Average pressure in May - Elmsford, 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
Elmsford, NY

Average wind speed in May - Elmsford, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Elmsford, NY

Average humidity in May - Elmsford, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Elmsford, NY

Average rainfall in May - Elmsford, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.83").

Average rainfall days in May
Elmsford, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Elmsford, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Elmsford, NY

Average snowfall in May - Elmsford, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Elmsford, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Elmsford, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Elmsford, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Elmsford, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Elmsford, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Elmsford, NY

Average UV index in May - Elmsford, NY
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July 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
Elmsford, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Elmsford, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Elmsford, NY

Average visibility in May - Elmsford, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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