May weather forecast
Holmes, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Holmes, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.7°F (20.4°C) and 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

May witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 57°F (13.9°C) in April to an agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature dips to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Holmes, New York, is 77%.

Rainfall

In Holmes, during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.6 rainfall days, and 34.02" (864mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Holmes are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Holmes, New York. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Holmes aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Holmes, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.3 days and aggregates up to 23.43" (595mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, in Holmes, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Holmes, the average sunshine in May is 7.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Holmes?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 68.7°F (20.4°C) and a low-temperature of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Holmes?

The average relative humidity in May in Holmes, New York, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Holmes?

In Holmes, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Holmes?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Holmes aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Holmes?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Holmes?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Holmes?

The average sunshine duration in May in Holmes, New York, is 7.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Holmes?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Holmes, New York, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Holmes, NY

Average temperature in May - Holmes, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Holmes, NY

Average pressure in May - Holmes, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Holmes, NY

Average wind speed in May - Holmes, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Holmes, NY

Average humidity in May - Holmes, 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
Holmes, NY

Average rainfall in May - Holmes, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.17").

Average rainfall days in May
Holmes, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Holmes, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Holmes, NY

Average snowfall in May - Holmes, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Holmes, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Holmes, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Holmes, 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: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Holmes, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Holmes, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Holmes, NY

Average UV index in May - Holmes, NY
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Holmes, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Holmes, NY

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

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

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