May weather forecast
Fredonia, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Fredonia, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 48°F (8.9°C) and max 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

May's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in April to a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C). The temperature dips to an average of 48°F (8.9°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are April and May, with an average 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Fredonia aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 61.7 snowfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in May translates into the following instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Fredonia, is 59.5°F (15.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 48°F (8.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 82%.

What is the rainiest month?

The wettest months in Fredonia are April and May, with an average 3.23" (82mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in May?

In Fredonia, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Fredonia aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fredonia have in May?

In Fredonia, New York, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Fredonia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Fredonia, NY

Average temperature in May - Fredonia, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Fredonia, NY

Average pressure in May - Fredonia, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Fredonia, NY

Average wind speed in May - Fredonia, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Fredonia, NY

Average humidity in May - Fredonia, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Fredonia, NY

Average rainfall in May - Fredonia, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.23"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
Fredonia, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Fredonia, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fredonia, NY

Average snowfall in May - Fredonia, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fredonia, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Fredonia, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fredonia, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fredonia, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Fredonia, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Fredonia, NY

Average UV index in May - Fredonia, 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
Fredonia, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Fredonia, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Fredonia, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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