May weather forecast
Ripley, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a mild month in Ripley, New York, with an average temperature varying between 58.6°F (14.8°C) and 48.2°F (9°C).

Temperature

Ripley's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of May, moving from a chilly 48°F (8.9°C) in April to a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C). May witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 48.2°F (9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

In May, in Ripley, the rain falls for 18 days. Throughout May, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Ripley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.3 days and collects up to 34.65" (880mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Ripley. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Ripley aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ripley, New York, there are 66.8 snowfall days, and 22.72" (577mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ripley, New York, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of May in Ripley, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:48 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Ripley, the average sunshine in May is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Ripley is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Ripley?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Ripley, is 58.6°F (14.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 48.2°F (9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Ripley?

In May, the average relative humidity in Ripley is 82%.

How much does it rain in Ripley in May?

In Ripley, New York, in May, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Ripley?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Ripley, New York. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Ripley aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ripley have in May?

In Ripley, New York, the average day length in May is 14h and 37min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Ripley?

On the first day of May in Ripley, New York, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:48 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ripley have in May?

In Ripley, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Ripley?

In Ripley, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ripley, NY

Average temperature in May - Ripley, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Ripley, NY

Average pressure in May - Ripley, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Ripley, NY

Average wind speed in May - Ripley, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in May
Ripley, NY

Average humidity in May - Ripley, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October and November (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Ripley, NY

Average rainfall in May - Ripley, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in May
Ripley, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Ripley, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ripley, NY

Average snowfall in May - Ripley, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.3").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ripley, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Ripley, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Ripley, 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: 9h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ripley, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Ripley, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (5.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Ripley, NY

Average UV index in May - Ripley, NY
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Ripley, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Ripley, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Ripley, NY

Average visibility in May - Ripley, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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