May weather forecast
Stillwater, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Stillwater, New York, with temperature in the range of an average low of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and an average high of 67.8°F (19.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a change in Stillwater's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C) to a comfortable 67.8°F (19.9°C). During May, the average low-temperature in Stillwater, New York, is a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout May, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Stillwater, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.2 days and collects up to 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Stillwater. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Stillwater aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 49.1 snowfall days, and 28.74" (730mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, in Stillwater, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9h.

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 moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In May, in Stillwater, the average high-temperature is 67.8°F (19.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 47.1°F (8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Stillwater?

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Stillwater, in May, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Stillwater aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. 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
Stillwater, NY

Average temperature in May - Stillwater, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Stillwater, NY

Average pressure in May - Stillwater, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Stillwater, NY

Average wind speed in May - Stillwater, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Stillwater, NY

Average humidity in May - Stillwater, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Stillwater, NY

Average rainfall in May - Stillwater, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Stillwater, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Stillwater, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Stillwater, NY

Average snowfall in May - Stillwater, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Stillwater, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Stillwater, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Stillwater, 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: 9h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Stillwater, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Stillwater, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Stillwater, NY

Average UV index in May - Stillwater, 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
Stillwater, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Stillwater, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Stillwater, NY

Average visibility in May - Stillwater, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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