May weather forecast
Ferndale, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Ferndale, New York, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.6°F (19.2°C) and an average low of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a cool 54°F (12.2°C) in April to a refreshing 66.6°F (19.2°C). During the month of May, Ferndale experiences a steady low-temperature average of 46.6°F (8.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Ferndale aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Ferndale, during the entire year, snow falls for 42.6 days and aggregates up to 20.98" (533mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Ferndale, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of May in Ferndale, New York, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.2h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In May, in Ferndale, the average high-temperature is 66.6°F (19.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.6°F (8.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

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

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout May, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Ferndale aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ferndale have in May?

In Ferndale, the average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.2h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Ferndale?

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 Ferndale?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Ferndale, NY

Average temperature in May - Ferndale, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Ferndale, NY

Average pressure in May - Ferndale, 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
Ferndale, NY

Average wind speed in May - Ferndale, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Ferndale, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Ferndale, NY

Average rainfall in May - Ferndale, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.65").

Average rainfall days in May
Ferndale, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Ferndale, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ferndale, NY

Average snowfall in May - Ferndale, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ferndale, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Ferndale, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ferndale, 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: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ferndale, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Ferndale, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Ferndale, NY

Average UV index in May - Ferndale, 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, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Ferndale, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Ferndale, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Ferndale, NY

Average visibility in May - Ferndale, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (4mi).

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