May weather forecast
Sheridan, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Sheridan, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 48°F (8.9°C) and an average high of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

May marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) to a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C). May brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 48°F (8.9°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are April and May, with an average 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Sheridan. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Sheridan aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Sheridan, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.7 days and aggregates up to 20.67" (525mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 38min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Sheridan, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 59.5°F (15.3°C) and 48°F (8.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Sheridan, New York, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

What is the wettest month?

The wettest months are April and May, with an average 3.23" (82mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in Sheridan in May?

In Sheridan, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Sheridan have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sheridan have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Sheridan is 8.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Sheridan, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value 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
Sheridan, NY

Average temperature in May - Sheridan, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 59.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Sheridan, NY

Average pressure in May - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, NY

Average wind speed in May - Sheridan, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Sheridan, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September, October and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Sheridan, NY

Average rainfall in May - Sheridan, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.23"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
Sheridan, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Sheridan, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sheridan, NY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sheridan, NY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sheridan, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Sheridan, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Sheridan, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Sheridan, NY

Average UV index in May - Sheridan, 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
Sheridan, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Sheridan, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Sheridan, NY

Average visibility in May - Sheridan, 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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