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
The shift into May is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) in April to a refreshing 61.2°F (16.2°C). In Saint James, the month of May brings a consistent average low-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C), slightly cooler than its daytime highs.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Saint James, New York, during May, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.3 rainfall days, and 34.84" (885mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Saint James are January through March, May, October and December. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Saint James, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.7 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.Daylight
In Saint James, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.UV index
In Saint James, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in May
Saint James, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 61.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Saint James, 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
Saint James, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9mph).
Average humidity in May
Saint James, 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
Saint James, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").
Average rainfall days in May
Saint James, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Saint James, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Saint James, 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 and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Saint James, 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 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
Saint James, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Saint James, 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
Saint James, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Saint James, 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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