May weather forecast
Great Valley, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Great Valley, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 65.5°F (18.6°C) and 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in May, with an increase from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in April to a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). Throughout the month of May, Great Valley sees a steady low-temperature average of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, May is the least humid month in Great Valley.

Rainfall

In Great Valley, in May, during 18.1 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Great Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.5 days and collects up to 28.03" (712mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Great Valley are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Great Valley aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Great Valley, there are 75.5 snowfall days, and 34.17" (868mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Great Valley, New York, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 36min.
On the first day of May in Great Valley, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Great Valley is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Great Valley is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Great Valley?

The high-temperature, in May, in Great Valley, records 65.5°F (18.6°C), while the low-temperature is 45.7°F (7.6°C).

What is the least humid month in Great Valley?

The least humid month in Great Valley is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May in Great Valley?

In Great Valley, New York, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in Great Valley in May?

In Great Valley, during May, the rain falls for 18.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Great Valley?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Great Valley aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Great Valley have in May?

In Great Valley, New York, the average day length in May is 14h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Great Valley?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Great Valley?

The average sunshine duration in May in Great Valley is 8.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Great Valley?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Great Valley, New York, is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Great Valley, NY

Average temperature in May - Great Valley, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Great Valley, NY

Average pressure in May - Great Valley, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Great Valley, NY

Average wind speed in May - Great Valley, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Great Valley, NY

Average humidity in May - Great Valley, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Great Valley, NY

Average rainfall in May - Great Valley, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in May
Great Valley, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Great Valley, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Great Valley, NY

Average snowfall in May - Great Valley, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Great Valley, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Great Valley, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Great Valley, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Great Valley, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Great Valley, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Great Valley, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (8.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Great Valley, NY

Average UV index in May - Great Valley, NY
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Great Valley, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Great Valley, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Great Valley, NY

Average visibility in May - Great Valley, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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