May weather forecast
Preston, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Preston, New York, with an average temperature varying between 65.5°F (18.6°C) and 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cool 51.8°F (11°C) to an enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C). May's average low-temperature reading settles at a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April, May and July, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

The wettest months are May and June, with an average 2.44" (62mm) of rainfall.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Preston. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Preston aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 70.5 snowfall days, and 26.26" (667mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Preston is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of May, in Preston, New York, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Preston?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Preston, is 65.5°F (18.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 44.8°F (7.1°C).

What is the least humid month in Preston?

April, May and July, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the least humid months in Preston, New York.

What is the average humidity in May in Preston?

In Preston, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

What is the wettest month in Preston?

The wettest months in Preston are May and June, with an average 2.44" (62mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in Preston in May?

In Preston, New York, in May, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Preston?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Preston. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Preston aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Preston?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Preston?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:32 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Preston have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Preston is 8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Preston?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Preston?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Preston, New York, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Preston, NY

Average temperature in May - Preston, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 44.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Preston, NY

Average pressure in May - Preston, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Preston, NY

Average wind speed in May - Preston, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Preston, NY

Average humidity in May - Preston, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and July (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Preston, NY

Average rainfall in May - Preston, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.44"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Preston, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Preston, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Preston, NY

Average snowfall in May - Preston, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Preston, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Preston, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Preston, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Preston, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Preston, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Preston, NY

Average UV index in May - Preston, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Preston, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Preston, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in May
Preston, NY

Average visibility in May - Preston, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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