May weather forecast
Palisades, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Palisades, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and an average high of 69.6°F (20.9°C).

Temperature

The shift into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's mild 58.3°F (14.6°C) to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). May is noted for a mean low-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout May, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.9 rainfall days, and 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Palisades, New York, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Palisades in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Palisades, is 69.6°F (20.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 52.7°F (11.5°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, in Palisades, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout May, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Palisades?

In Palisades, snow does not fall in May through October.

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 May, the average day length is 14h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Palisades have in May?

In Palisades, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Palisades, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Palisades, NY

Average temperature in May - Palisades, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Palisades, NY

Average pressure in May - Palisades, 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
Palisades, NY

Average wind speed in May - Palisades, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Palisades, NY

Average humidity in May - Palisades, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Palisades, NY

Average rainfall in May - Palisades, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

Average rainfall days in May
Palisades, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Palisades, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Palisades, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Palisades, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 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
Palisades, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Palisades, NY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Palisades, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Palisades, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and November (18.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Palisades, NY

Average UV index in May - Palisades, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Palisades, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Palisades, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Palisades, NY

Average visibility in May - Palisades, 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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