May weather forecast
Highland Falls, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Highland Falls, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 69.6°F (20.9°C) and an average low of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, Highland Falls sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) to an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C). The temperature dips to an average of 49.3°F (9.6°C) during May nights.

Humidity

In Highland Falls, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Highland Falls, in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Highland Falls, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.5" (800mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Highland Falls aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.3 snowfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Highland Falls, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

In Highland Falls, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Highland Falls are 69.6°F (20.9°C) and 49.3°F (9.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Highland Falls, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Highland Falls, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Highland Falls aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Highland Falls, New York, the average day length in May is 14h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Highland Falls, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Highland Falls, NY

Average temperature in May - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

Average pressure in May
Highland Falls, NY

Average pressure in May - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Highland Falls, NY

Average wind speed in May - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Highland Falls, NY

Average humidity in May - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Highland Falls, NY

Average rainfall in May - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
Highland Falls, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Highland Falls, NY

Average snowfall in May - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Highland Falls, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Highland Falls, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Highland Falls, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Highland Falls, NY

Average UV index in May - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Highland Falls, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Highland Falls, NY

Average visibility in May - Highland Falls, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).

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