May weather forecast
Leeds, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Leeds, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 66.9°F (19.4°C) and min 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C). The month of May records an average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Leeds, in May, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 174.8 rainfall days, and 33.46" (850mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Leeds aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 70.1 snowfall days, and 51.18" (1300mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Leeds, New York, is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Leeds is 8.8h.

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 moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Leeds in May?

In Leeds, in May, the average high-temperature is 66.9°F (19.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May in Leeds is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Leeds, during May, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Leeds aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Leeds?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

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

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 intensity in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Leeds, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Leeds, NY

Average pressure in May - Leeds, 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
Leeds, NY

Average wind speed in May - Leeds, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Leeds, NY

Average humidity in May - Leeds, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Leeds, NY

Average rainfall in May - Leeds, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
Leeds, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Leeds, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10 days).

Average snowfall in May
Leeds, NY

Average snowfall in May - Leeds, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Leeds, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Leeds, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Leeds, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Leeds, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Leeds, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Leeds, NY

Average UV index in May - Leeds, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Leeds, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Leeds, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Leeds, NY

Average visibility in May - Leeds, 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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