May weather forecast
Sundown, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sundown, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature varying between 43.9°F (6.6°C) and 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Temperature

May brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from April's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C). The average low-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C) is witnessed during May.

Humidity

In Sundown, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

In Sundown, during May, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation. In Sundown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.3 days and collects up to 37.91" (963mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.6 snowfall days, in May, Sundown aggregates 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 87.2 snowfall days, and 56.85" (1444mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 6.9h.

UV index

In Sundown, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In May, in Sundown, the average high-temperature is 63.3°F (17.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 43.9°F (6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Sundown, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 19.3 days. Throughout May, 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.6 snowfall days, in May, Sundown aggregates 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sundown have in May?

In Sundown, the average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Sundown, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Sundown, NY

Average temperature in May - Sundown, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 63.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 43.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Sundown, NY

Average pressure in May - Sundown, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 30"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
Sundown, NY

Average wind speed in May - Sundown, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in May
Sundown, NY

Average humidity in May - Sundown, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (80%).

Average rainfall in May
Sundown, NY

Average rainfall in May - Sundown, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.86"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.32").

Average rainfall days in May
Sundown, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Sundown, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sundown, NY

Average snowfall in May - Sundown, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (10.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sundown, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Sundown, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sundown, NY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sundown, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Sundown, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Sundown, NY

Average UV index in May - Sundown, NY
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Sundown, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Sundown, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 48).

Average visibility in May
Sundown, NY

Average visibility in May - Sundown, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).

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