May weather forecast
Fort Plain, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Fort Plain, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 66.2°F (19°C) and min 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

In Fort Plain, stepping into May brings a temperature increase, moving up from April's fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) to an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C). An average low-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) is noted during the month of May.

Humidity

In Fort Plain, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Fort Plain, New York. Rain falls for 18 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Fort Plain. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Fort Plain aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 71.4 snowfall days, and 33.58" (853mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fort Plain, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Fort Plain, records 66.2°F (19°C), while the low-temperature is 45.9°F (7.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Fort Plain, during May, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Fort Plain. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Fort Plain aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Fort Plain?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

What is the month with 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 intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fort Plain, NY

Average temperature in May - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Fort Plain, NY

Average pressure in May - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Fort Plain, NY

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Fort Plain, NY

Average humidity in May - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Fort Plain, NY

Average rainfall in May - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Fort Plain, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fort Plain, NY

Average snowfall in May - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fort Plain, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Plain, NY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

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 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fort Plain, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Fort Plain, NY

Average UV index in May - Fort Plain, 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
Fort Plain, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Fort Plain, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Fort Plain, NY

Average visibility in May - Fort Plain, 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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