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
As Hamden, New York, transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) in April to a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C). In May, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 44.2°F (6.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.3 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Hamden aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 89.3 snowfall days, and 43.94" (1116mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Hamden, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 36min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Hamden, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 64.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 44.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Hamden, 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
Hamden, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Hamden, NY
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Hamden, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Hamden, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Hamden, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Hamden, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Hamden, 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 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 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Hamden, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Hamden, 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
Hamden, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).
Average visibility in May
Hamden, NY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, August, September and December (4mi).
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