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
The shift from April to May is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) to a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature in LaFayette, New York, dips to a frosty 46.4°F (8°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in LaFayette. Rain falls for 16.7 days and accumulates 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in LaFayette are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in LaFayette. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, LaFayette aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in LaFayette, New York, there are 78.2 snowfall days, and 29.37" (746mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in LaFayette is 14h and 40min.On the first day of May in LaFayette, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In LaFayette, New York, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in LaFayette?
What are the least humid months in LaFayette?
What is the average humidity in May in LaFayette?
What is the rainiest month in LaFayette?
How many days does it rain in May in LaFayette?
What is the last month it snows in LaFayette?
How many hours of daylight does LaFayette have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in LaFayette?
How long on average sun shines in May in LaFayette?
What are the months with the highest UV index in LaFayette?
What is the UV index reading in May in LaFayette?
Average temperature in May
LaFayette, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in May
LaFayette, NY
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
LaFayette, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in May
LaFayette, NY
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (80%).
Average rainfall in May
LaFayette, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.57").
Average rainfall days in May
LaFayette, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
LaFayette, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
LaFayette, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
LaFayette, NY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
LaFayette, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.6 days).
Average UV index in May
LaFayette, 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, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
LaFayette, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
LaFayette, NY
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).
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