May weather forecast
Niskayuna, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Niskayuna, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.5°F (8.6°C) and 67.6°F (19.8°C).

Temperature

Niskayuna sees an increase in the average high-temperature with the arrival of May, moving from April's cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) to an enjoyable 67.6°F (19.8°C). May in Niskayuna sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Humidity

In Niskayuna, New York, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.9 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Niskayuna. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Niskayuna aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Niskayuna, there are 52.3 snowfall days, and 29.72" (755mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Niskayuna, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

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 medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C) and a low-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Niskayuna, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

What is the rainiest month in Niskayuna?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.9 days and accumulates 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Niskayuna, during May, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Niskayuna. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Niskayuna aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Niskayuna have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Niskayuna, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Niskayuna, NY

Average temperature in May - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Niskayuna, NY

Average pressure in May - Niskayuna, 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
Niskayuna, NY

Average wind speed in May - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Niskayuna, NY

Average humidity in May - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Niskayuna, NY

Average rainfall in May - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.17").

Average rainfall days in May
Niskayuna, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Niskayuna, NY

Average snowfall in May - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Niskayuna, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and 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
Niskayuna, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Niskayuna, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Niskayuna, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Niskayuna, NY

Average UV index in May - Niskayuna, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Niskayuna, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Niskayuna, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Niskayuna, NY

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

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

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