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
Leicester's weather in May presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in April to a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C). The average low-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C) is witnessed during May.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 77%, May is the least humid month.Rainfall
In Leicester, in May, during 12.6 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Leicester, there are 108.9 rainfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Leicester aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Leicester, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.7 days and aggregates up to 6.85" (174mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Leicester is 14h and 39min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Leicester, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.UV index
In Leicester, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Average temperature in May
Leicester, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 47.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Leicester, NY
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Leicester, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Leicester, NY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Leicester, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").
Average rainfall days in May
Leicester, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Leicester, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Leicester, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Leicester, 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: 9h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Leicester, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and April (14 days).
Average UV index in May
Leicester, NY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Leicester, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Leicester, NY
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).
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