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
May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) to a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C). Sterling's nights in May cool down to an average low-temperature of 48.4°F (9.1°C).Humidity
In Sterling, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.Rainfall
In Sterling, in May, during 17.1 rainfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.6 rainfall days, and 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Sterling aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Sterling, during the entire year, snow falls for 70.7 days and aggregates up to 28.54" (725mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 43min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Sterling, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Average temperature in May
Sterling, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 61.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Sterling, 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
Sterling, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Sterling, NY
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Sterling, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.66"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.82").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (2.32").
Average rainfall days in May
Sterling, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sterling, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.85").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sterling, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sterling, 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 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sterling, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Sterling, NY
- Average UV index in May: 5
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
Sterling, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Sterling, 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 months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
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