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 arrival of May brings a change in Madison's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's fresh 52°F (11.1°C) to a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). May nights observe an average temperature dip to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Madison, New York, in May, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 161.6 rainfall days, and 36.02" (915mm) 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, Madison aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Madison, during the entire year, snow falls for 88.2 days and aggregates up to 50.98" (1295mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Madison is 14h and 40min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Madison, the average sunshine in May is 8.4h.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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Madison, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Madison, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Madison, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in May
Madison, NY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).
Average rainfall in May
Madison, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").
Average rainfall days in May
Madison, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Madison, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Madison, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Madison, 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: 8h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Madison, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Madison, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Madison, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Madison, NY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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