May weather forecast
Guilford, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Guilford, New York, with an average temperature varying between 45°F (7.2°C) and 65.5°F (18.6°C).

Temperature

May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cool 51.8°F (11°C) to a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). May brings Guilford a consistent average low-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C).

Humidity

In Guilford, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.4 days. Throughout May, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Guilford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.2 days and collects up to 18.58" (472mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Guilford aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Guilford, during the entire year, snow falls for 82.5 days and aggregates up to 23.31" (592mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Guilford, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Guilford is 8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Guilford. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

Guilford in May has an average high-temperature of 65.5°F (18.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 45°F (7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Guilford, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Guilford, in May, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Guilford. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Guilford aggregates 0.31" (8mm) 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?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Guilford, the average sunshine duration in May is 8h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Guilford, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Guilford, NY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Guilford, NY

Average pressure in May - Guilford, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 30"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
Guilford, NY

Average wind speed in May - Guilford, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Guilford, NY

Average humidity in May - Guilford, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Guilford, NY

Average rainfall in May - Guilford, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

Average rainfall days in May
Guilford, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Guilford, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Guilford, NY

Average snowfall in May - Guilford, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Guilford, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Guilford, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Guilford, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Guilford, NY

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

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Guilford, NY

Average UV index in May - Guilford, 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Guilford, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in May
Guilford, NY

Average visibility in May - Guilford, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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