May weather forecast
Kennedy, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Kennedy, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 46°F (7.8°C) and 65.3°F (18.5°C).

Temperature

May indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) in April to an enjoyable 65.3°F (18.5°C). An average minimum temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) is recorded during the month of May.

Humidity

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In May, in Kennedy, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout May, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.2 rainfall days, and 17.28" (439mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Kennedy. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Kennedy aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Kennedy, during the entire year, snow falls for 81.1 days and aggregates up to 21.02" (534mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Kennedy, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In Kennedy, 65.3°F (18.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 46°F (7.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the least humid month?

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How much does it rain in May?

In Kennedy, in May, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Kennedy aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Kennedy have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kennedy have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Kennedy, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Kennedy, NY

Average temperature in May - Kennedy, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Kennedy, NY

Average pressure in May - Kennedy, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Kennedy, NY

Average wind speed in May - Kennedy, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Kennedy, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Kennedy, NY

Average rainfall in May - Kennedy, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.02").

Average rainfall days in May
Kennedy, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Kennedy, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Kennedy, NY

Average snowfall in May - Kennedy, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.47").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Kennedy, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kennedy, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kennedy, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Kennedy, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Kennedy, NY

Average UV index in May - Kennedy, 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 January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Kennedy, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Kennedy, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Kennedy, NY

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

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

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