May weather forecast
Highland Mills, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Highland Mills, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 69.3°F (20.7°C) and min 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

May's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 57.4°F (14.1°C) in April to an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C). Throughout the nights in May, an average low-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) is noted.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Highland Mills is 77%.

Rainfall

In Highland Mills, in May, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.2 rainfall days, and 25" (635mm) 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, Highland Mills aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Highland Mills, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.3 days and aggregates up to 17.68" (449mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Highland Mills, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Highland Mills, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

In Highland Mills, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Highland Mills in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Highland Mills, is 69.3°F (20.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 49.3°F (9.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 16.4 days. Throughout May, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Highland Mills aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Highland Mills have in May?

In Highland Mills, the average day length in May is 14h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Highland Mills have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Highland Mills is 8.5h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Highland Mills, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Highland Mills, NY

Average pressure in May - Highland Mills, 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 Mills, NY

Average wind speed in May - Highland Mills, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Highland Mills, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Highland Mills, NY

Average rainfall in May - Highland Mills, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Highland Mills, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Highland Mills, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Highland Mills, NY

Average snowfall in May - Highland Mills, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Highland Mills, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Highland Mills, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 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 Mills, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Highland Mills, 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 3min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Highland Mills, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Highland Mills, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Highland Mills, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July 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 Mills, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Highland Mills, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Highland Mills, NY

Average visibility in May - Highland Mills, 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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