May weather forecast
Sound Beach, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sound Beach, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 53.6°F (12°C) and an average high of 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

In Sound Beach, the onset of May comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from April's fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C). An average low-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) is witnessed throughout the month of May, a mere drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Sound Beach are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Sound Beach, New York, 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

January through March, May and December are months with snowfall in Sound Beach. May is the first month it typically snows in Sound Beach. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sound Beach, there are 14.9 snowfall days, and 5.71" (145mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Sound Beach is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Sound Beach, New York, is 8.7h.

UV index

In Sound Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in May 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: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Sound Beach?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Sound Beach, is 61.5°F (16.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 53.6°F (12°C).

What are the most humid months in Sound Beach?

The months with the highest humidity in Sound Beach are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in May in Sound Beach?

In Sound Beach, New York, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How much does it rain in Sound Beach in May?

In Sound Beach, New York, during May, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Sound Beach?

May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Sound Beach?

In May, the average day length in Sound Beach, New York, is 14h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Sound Beach?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Sound Beach?

The average sunshine duration in May in Sound Beach, New York, is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Sound Beach?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Sound Beach, New York, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Sound Beach, NY

Average temperature in May - Sound Beach, 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
Sound Beach, NY

Average pressure in May - Sound Beach, 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
Sound Beach, NY

Average wind speed in May - Sound Beach, 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
Sound Beach, NY

Average humidity in May - Sound Beach, 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
Sound Beach, NY

Average rainfall in May - Sound Beach, 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
Sound Beach, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Sound Beach, 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
Sound Beach, NY

Average snowfall in May - Sound Beach, 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
Sound Beach, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Sound Beach, 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
Sound Beach, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sound Beach, 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
Sound Beach, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Sound Beach, 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
Sound Beach, NY

Average UV index in May - Sound Beach, 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
Sound Beach, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Sound Beach, 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
Sound Beach, NY

Average visibility in May - Sound Beach, 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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