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
The beginning of May marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C) to a still refreshing 67.3°F (19.6°C). The low-temperature average for Long Island City during May stands at a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.Rainfall
In Long Island City, in May, during 9 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Long Island City, there are 89.8 rainfall days, and 6.73" (171mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Long Island City, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Average temperature in May
Long Island City, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 67.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Long Island City, NY
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Long Island City, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Long Island City, NY
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Long Island City, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.75").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").
Average rainfall days in May
Long Island City, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Long Island City, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are February, March and December (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Long Island City, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Long Island City, NY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Long Island City, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 18.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (24 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Long Island City, NY
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Long Island City, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Long Island City, 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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