May weather forecast
Shepard Settlement, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Shepard Settlement, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 65.5°F (18.6°C) and an average low of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

May indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in April to a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). During May, Shepard Settlement witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Shepard Settlement aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 79.4 snowfall days, and 32.83" (834mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 41min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature in Shepard Settlement during May is 65.5°F (18.6°C) and the low-temperature is 47.8°F (8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Shepard Settlement. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Shepard Settlement, in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Shepard Settlement. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Shepard Settlement aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Shepard Settlement, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Shepard Settlement, NY

Average temperature in May - Shepard Settlement, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°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 (18.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Shepard Settlement, NY

Average pressure in May - Shepard Settlement, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Shepard Settlement, NY

Average wind speed in May - Shepard Settlement, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Shepard Settlement, NY

Average humidity in May - Shepard Settlement, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Shepard Settlement, NY

Average rainfall in May - Shepard Settlement, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Shepard Settlement, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Shepard Settlement, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Shepard Settlement, NY

Average snowfall in May - Shepard Settlement, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Shepard Settlement, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Shepard Settlement, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shepard Settlement, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Shepard Settlement, NY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Shepard Settlement, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Shepard Settlement, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Shepard Settlement, NY

Average UV index in May - Shepard Settlement, NY
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Shepard Settlement, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Shepard Settlement, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Shepard Settlement, NY

Average visibility in May - Shepard Settlement, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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