May weather forecast
Rensselaerville, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Rensselaerville, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 44.6°F (7°C) and an average high of 65.7°F (18.7°C).

Temperature

Rensselaerville's transition into May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in April to an enjoyable 65.7°F (18.7°C). During the month of May, Rensselaerville anticipates a mean low-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C).

Humidity

In Rensselaerville, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

In Rensselaerville, in May, during 19.5 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rensselaerville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.7 days and collects up to 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Rensselaerville. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Rensselaerville aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Rensselaerville, during the entire year, snow falls for 83 days and aggregates up to 43.66" (1109mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

Rensselaerville in May has an average high-temperature of 65.7°F (18.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Rensselaerville, in May, it is raining for 19.5 days, with typically 3.35" (85mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Rensselaerville aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rensselaerville have in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rensselaerville have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Rensselaerville is 8.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Rensselaerville?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Rensselaerville?

In Rensselaerville, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Rensselaerville, NY

Average temperature in May - Rensselaerville, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 44.6°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
Rensselaerville, NY

Average pressure in May - Rensselaerville, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Rensselaerville, NY

Average wind speed in May - Rensselaerville, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Rensselaerville, NY

Average humidity in May - Rensselaerville, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Rensselaerville, NY

Average rainfall in May - Rensselaerville, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.13").

Average rainfall days in May
Rensselaerville, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Rensselaerville, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Rensselaerville, NY

Average snowfall in May - Rensselaerville, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Rensselaerville, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rensselaerville, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rensselaerville, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rensselaerville, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Rensselaerville, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Rensselaerville, NY

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

Average cloud cover in May
Rensselaerville, NY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
Rensselaerville, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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