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 rise of average high-temperatures is seen in May, with an increase from a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C) in April to a refreshing 64.4°F (18°C). Potsdam observes an average low-temperature of 45.7°F (7.6°C) during May.Humidity
In Potsdam, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
In May, in Potsdam, the rain falls for 16.4 days. Throughout May, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156 rainfall days, and 29.72" (755mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Potsdam aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Potsdam, during the entire year, snow falls for 74.7 days and aggregates up to 37.99" (965mm) of snow.Daylight
In Potsdam, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 50min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Potsdam is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Potsdam, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 64.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Potsdam, NY
- Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Potsdam, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Potsdam, NY
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Potsdam, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.03").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in May
Potsdam, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Potsdam, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Potsdam, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Potsdam, NY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Potsdam, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Potsdam, NY
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Potsdam, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Potsdam, NY
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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