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
With the arrival of May, the average high-temperature transitions from a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C) in April to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C). During the month of May, an average temperature of 48.2°F (9°C) is noted during the nights in Poughkeepsie.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In May, in Poughkeepsie, New York, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout May, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Poughkeepsie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.6 days and collects up to 28.9" (734mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Poughkeepsie. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Poughkeepsie aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Poughkeepsie, there are 35.9 snowfall days, and 16.57" (421mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 34min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Poughkeepsie is 8.5h.UV index
In Poughkeepsie, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Poughkeepsie in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Poughkeepsie?
How many days does it rain in May in Poughkeepsie?
What is the last month it snows in Poughkeepsie?
What is the average length of the day in May in Poughkeepsie?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Poughkeepsie?
How many hours of sunshine does Poughkeepsie have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Poughkeepsie?
Average temperature in May
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Poughkeepsie, 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
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in May
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Poughkeepsie, 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
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in May
Poughkeepsie, NY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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