May weather forecast
Lockport, NY

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Weather in May

In May, the city of Lockport truly marks the arrival of the warm season. With only a nominal amount of snow, this weather is a refreshing change from the prolonged winter. Humidity levels start to rise, but the weather stays mostly pleasant with long hours of sunshine compared to April. The UV index is higher, so the need for sun protection intensifies. Coming into June, humidity levels rise further as summer progresses.

Temperature

Lockport's transition into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C) in April to a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C). Lockport's nighttime temperature in May falls to an average of 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Lockport is 78%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Lockport aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 73.2 snowfall days, and 25.04" (636mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Lockport, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

In Lockport, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Lockport in May?

In May, in Lockport, the average high-temperature is 62.8°F (17.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 48.4°F (9.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May in Lockport, New York, is 78%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall in Lockport is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Lockport?

In Lockport, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Lockport aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lockport have in May?

In Lockport, the average day length in May is 14h and 41min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lockport have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Lockport, NY

Average temperature in May - Lockport, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.8°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 (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Lockport, NY

Average pressure in May - Lockport, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Lockport, NY

Average wind speed in May - Lockport, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Lockport, NY

Average humidity in May - Lockport, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Lockport, NY

Average rainfall in May - Lockport, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Lockport, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Lockport, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lockport, NY

Average snowfall in May - Lockport, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

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

Average snowfall days in May
Lockport, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Lockport, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lockport, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lockport, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Lockport, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6 days).

Average UV index in May
Lockport, NY

Average UV index in May - Lockport, 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
Lockport, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Lockport, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Lockport, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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