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
May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's cool 51.1°F (10.6°C) to an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C). Prospect, in May, observes a steady average low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 78%, May is the least humid month.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Prospect. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, Prospect aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Prospect, during the entire year, snow falls for 88.9 days and aggregates up to 32.6" (828mm) of snow.Daylight
In Prospect, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 42min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Prospect, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during May translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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How long on average sun shines in May?
How high is the UV index in May?
Average temperature in May
Prospect, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 64.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Prospect, NY
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"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
Prospect, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Prospect, NY
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Prospect, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in May
Prospect, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Prospect, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Prospect, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Prospect, 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 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Prospect, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Prospect, 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Prospect, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Prospect, NY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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