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 signals a temperature shift, moving from a moderate 56.7°F (13.7°C) in April to an agreeable 68.9°F (20.5°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) throughout May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout May, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.4 rainfall days, and 22.44" (570mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Rifton aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Rifton, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.6 days and aggregates up to 16.38" (416mm) of snow.Daylight
In Rifton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in May
Rifton, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 68.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 47.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).
Average pressure in May
Rifton, 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
Rifton, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Rifton, NY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Rifton, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").
Average rainfall days in May
Rifton, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rifton, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rifton, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rifton, 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 12min).
- 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 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rifton, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Rifton, NY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Rifton, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in May
Rifton, NY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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