May weather forecast
Sugar Loaf, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sugar Loaf, is an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and an average high of 69.3°F (20.7°C).

Temperature

Sugar Loaf's transition into May is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C) in April to an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C). During May, Sugar Loaf experiences an average low-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Sugar Loaf, in May, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sugar Loaf, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.2 days and collects up to 25" (635mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Sugar Loaf are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Sugar Loaf aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Sugar Loaf, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.3 days and aggregates up to 17.68" (449mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sugar Loaf, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

In Sugar Loaf, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 69.3°F (20.7°C) and a low-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Sugar Loaf, in May, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) 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, Sugar Loaf aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length in Sugar Loaf is 14h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Sugar Loaf, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average temperature in May - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average pressure in May - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average wind speed in May - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average humidity in May - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average rainfall in May - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average snowfall in May - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sugar Loaf, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average UV index in May - Sugar Loaf, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Sugar Loaf, NY

Average visibility in May - Sugar Loaf, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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