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
With the arrival of May, the average high-temperature transitions from a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C) in April to a pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C). In May, the recorded average low-temperature, of 47.7°F (8.7°C), exhibits a significant fall from the daytime highs.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Kingston, in May, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kingston, there are 152.8 rainfall days, and 26.1" (663mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Kingston. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Kingston aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Kingston, during the entire year, snow falls for 40 days and aggregates up to 19.02" (483mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Kingston, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
In Kingston, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Kingston, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 69.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 47.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).
Average pressure in May
Kingston, NY
- Average pressure in May: 30"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
Kingston, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Kingston, NY
- Average humidity in May: 76%
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
Kingston, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in May
Kingston, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Kingston, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Kingston, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Kingston, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Kingston, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Kingston, 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
Kingston, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Kingston, NY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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