May weather forecast
Rockaway Park, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Rockaway Park, New York, with an average temperature varying between 64.6°F (18.1°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into May brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C) in April to a refreshing 64.6°F (18.1°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature records at a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout May, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 135.3 rainfall days, and 18.62" (473mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through September are months without snowfall in Rockaway Park, New York.

Daylight

In Rockaway Park, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of May, in Rockaway Park, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Rockaway Park is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Rockaway Park is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Rockaway Park in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C) and a low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Rockaway Park?

With an average relative humidity of 77%, May is the most humid month in Rockaway Park.

What is the average humidity in May in Rockaway Park?

In Rockaway Park, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Rockaway Park?

In Rockaway Park, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Rockaway Park?

April through September are months without snowfall in Rockaway Park, New York.

What is the average length of the day in May in Rockaway Park?

In May, the average day length in Rockaway Park is 14h and 28min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Rockaway Park?

On the first day of May in Rockaway Park, New York, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Rockaway Park?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Rockaway Park?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Rockaway Park, NY

Average temperature in May - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Rockaway Park, NY

Average pressure in May - Rockaway Park, 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
Rockaway Park, NY

Average wind speed in May - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in May
Rockaway Park, NY

Average humidity in May - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Rockaway Park, NY

Average rainfall in May - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.65"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Rockaway Park, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Rockaway Park, NY

Average snowfall in May - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Rockaway Park, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

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

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rockaway Park, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Rockaway Park, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Rockaway Park, NY

Average UV index in May - Rockaway Park, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Rockaway Park, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Rockaway Park, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Rockaway Park, NY

Average visibility in May - Rockaway Park, 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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