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 arrival of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) in April to an enjoyable 67.6°F (19.8°C). In the month of May, an average of 47.1°F (8.4°C) marks the low-temperature.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Rensselaer, in May, during 17.1 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 162.8 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Rensselaer aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Rensselaer, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 27.2" (691mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 38min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Rensselaer, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 67.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 47.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Rensselaer, NY
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Rensselaer, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Rensselaer, NY
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Rensselaer, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in May
Rensselaer, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rensselaer, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rensselaer, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rensselaer, 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: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rensselaer, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Rensselaer, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Rensselaer, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Rensselaer, NY
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, August and September (5mi).
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