May weather forecast
Merrick, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Merrick, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature varying between 62.6°F (17°C) and 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in May, changing from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in April to an enjoyable 62.6°F (17°C). Merrick maintains a consistent average nighttime low-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C) throughout May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Merrick, in May, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.2 rainfall days, and 37.17" (944mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Merrick, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

Merrick in May has an average high-temperature of 62.6°F (17°C) and an average low-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

What is the most humid month?

May and June, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Merrick, New York, in May, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Merrick, snow does not fall in May through September.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Merrick, the average day length in May is 14h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Merrick have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Merrick, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Merrick, NY

Average temperature in May - Merrick, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Merrick, NY

Average pressure in May - Merrick, 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
Merrick, NY

Average wind speed in May - Merrick, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Merrick, NY

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Merrick, NY

Average rainfall in May - Merrick, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

Average rainfall days in May
Merrick, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Merrick, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Merrick, NY

Average snowfall in May - Merrick, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Merrick, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Merrick, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Merrick, 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
Merrick, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Merrick, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Merrick, NY

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Merrick, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Merrick, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Merrick, NY

Average visibility in May - Merrick, 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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