Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
An increase in the average high-temperature marks May, moving from April's cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a comfortable 67.5°F (19.7°C). Throughout May, Gorham witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 47.8°F (8.8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Gorham, in May, during 16.4 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 22.48" (571mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Gorham aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 71.3 snowfall days, and 19.41" (493mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 40min.On the first day of May in Gorham, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
In Gorham, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Gorham, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 67.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 47.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Gorham, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Gorham, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Gorham, NY
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Gorham, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").
Average rainfall days in May
Gorham, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Gorham, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Gorham, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gorham, 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: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gorham, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Gorham, NY
- Average UV index in May: 5
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
Gorham, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Gorham, NY
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).
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