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 onset of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C) in April to an enjoyable 67.5°F (19.7°C). Purchase witnesses an average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) throughout the month of May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 16.7 days. Throughout May, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Purchase, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 35.31" (897mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 30min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Purchase, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Purchase is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard 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:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Average temperature in May
Purchase, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 67.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).
Average pressure in May
Purchase, 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
Purchase, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).
Average humidity in May
Purchase, NY
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Purchase, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").
Average rainfall days in May
Purchase, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Purchase, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Purchase, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Purchase, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Purchase, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Purchase, 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
Purchase, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Purchase, 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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