May weather forecast
Laurel, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Laurel, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.6°F (14.8°C) and 53.4°F (11.9°C).

Temperature

May showcases a minor temperature ascent, adjusting from April's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C). Laurel registers a small shift from peak daytime temperatures, with a consistent average low-temperature of 53.4°F (11.9°C) during May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Laurel are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Laurel, in May, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Laurel, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.9 days and collects up to 35.55" (903mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, May and December. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.4 snowfall days, and 5.43" (138mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May in Laurel, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Laurel?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Laurel, is 58.6°F (14.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 53.4°F (11.9°C).

What is the most humid month in Laurel?

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Laurel.

What is the average humidity in May in Laurel?

In May, the average relative humidity in Laurel is 81%.

How many days does it rain in May in Laurel?

In Laurel, New York, in May, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing in Laurel?

May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Laurel have in May?

In May, the average day length in Laurel is 14h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Laurel?

On the first day of May in Laurel, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Laurel?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Laurel is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in May in Laurel?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Laurel, NY

Average temperature in May - Laurel, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Laurel, NY

Average pressure in May - Laurel, 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
Laurel, NY

Average wind speed in May - Laurel, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Laurel, NY

Average humidity in May - Laurel, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Laurel, NY

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Laurel, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Laurel, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Laurel, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Laurel, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Laurel, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Laurel, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Laurel, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Laurel, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Laurel, NY

Average UV index in May - Laurel, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Laurel, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Laurel, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Laurel, NY

Average visibility in May - Laurel, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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