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 marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). The temperature during May nights demonstrates a small drop from the daytime highs, settling to an average of 53.6°F (12°C).Humidity
May and June, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Shoreham, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153 rainfall days, and 35.04" (890mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, May and December. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.9 snowfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 29min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.
Sunshine
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 moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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What time are sunrise and sunset in May?
How long on average sun shines in May?
How high is the UV index in May?
Average temperature in May
Shoreham, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 61.5°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 53.6°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Shoreham, 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
Shoreham, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Shoreham, 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
Shoreham, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Shoreham, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shoreham, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Shoreham, 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, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shoreham, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shoreham, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Shoreham, 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
Shoreham, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Shoreham, 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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