May weather forecast
Ridge, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Ridge, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between max 61.5°F (16.4°C) and min 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

Observing a rise in May, the average high-temperature goes from April's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). Ridge sees a minor drop to an average minimum temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) during the night in the month of May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Ridge, in May, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153 days and collects up to 35.04" (890mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May and December are months with snowfall. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Ridge, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.9 days and aggregates up to 5.71" (145mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Ridge, New York, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and a low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Ridge, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start snowing?

May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length in Ridge is 14h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Ridge?

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

Average temperature in May - Ridge, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 61.5°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Ridge, NY

Average pressure in May - Ridge, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Ridge, NY

Average wind speed in May - Ridge, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Ridge, NY

Average humidity in May - Ridge, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Ridge, NY

Average rainfall in May - Ridge, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

Average rainfall days in May
Ridge, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Ridge, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ridge, NY

Average snowfall in May - Ridge, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ridge, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Ridge, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ridge, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ridge, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Ridge, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Ridge, NY

Average UV index in May - Ridge, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Ridge, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Ridge, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Ridge, NY

Average visibility in May - Ridge, 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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