May weather forecast
Lexington, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Lexington, New York, with an average temperature varying between 65.5°F (18.6°C) and 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

Lexington's weather in May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from April's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C). The nighttime temperature, during May, averages of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Humidity

In Lexington, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In May, in Lexington, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout May, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.5 rainfall days, and 27.24" (692mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Lexington. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Lexington aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Lexington, during the entire year, snow falls for 62.8 days and aggregates up to 35.35" (898mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lexington, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Lexington, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be alert! Nearly double the UV rays from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature, in May, in Lexington, is 65.5°F (18.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 45.7°F (7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Lexington, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Lexington?

In Lexington, in May, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Lexington aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lexington have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 36min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Lexington, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

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 in Lexington is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Lexington, NY

Average temperature in May - Lexington, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Lexington, NY

Average pressure in May - Lexington, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 30"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
Lexington, NY

Average wind speed in May - Lexington, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Lexington, NY

Average humidity in May - Lexington, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Lexington, NY

Average rainfall in May - Lexington, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Lexington, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Lexington, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lexington, NY

Average snowfall in May - Lexington, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lexington, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Lexington, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lexington, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lexington, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Lexington, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Lexington, NY

Average UV index in May - Lexington, NY
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Lexington, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Lexington, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Lexington, NY

Average visibility in May - Lexington, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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