May weather forecast
Scarsdale, NY

Share

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Scarsdale, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 67.5°F (19.7°C).

Temperature

May comes with an increase, with the average high-temperature moving from a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C) in April to a comfortable 67.5°F (19.7°C). An average minimum temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) marks the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Scarsdale, in May, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Scarsdale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.4 days and collects up to 35.31" (897mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Scarsdale, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Scarsdale, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Scarsdale, 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 estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Scarsdale, 67.5°F (19.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 52.3°F (11.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Scarsdale, in May, during 16.7 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Scarsdale, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May in Scarsdale?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Scarsdale, NY

Average temperature in May - Scarsdale, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in May
Scarsdale, NY

Average pressure in May - Scarsdale, 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
Scarsdale, NY

Average wind speed in May - Scarsdale, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Scarsdale, NY

Average humidity in May - Scarsdale, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Scarsdale, NY

Average rainfall in May - Scarsdale, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in May
Scarsdale, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Scarsdale, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Scarsdale, NY

Average snowfall in May - Scarsdale, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.78").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Scarsdale, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Scarsdale, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 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
Scarsdale, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Scarsdale, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Scarsdale, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Scarsdale, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Scarsdale, NY

Average UV index in May - Scarsdale, 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
Scarsdale, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Scarsdale, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Scarsdale, NY

Average visibility in May - Scarsdale, 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).

Scarsdale, New York, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location