May weather forecast
Upton, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Upton, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, Upton sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C). During the nights of May, Upton maintains an almost steady temperature with an average low of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Upton, in May, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Upton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May in Upton, 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 8:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Upton, New York, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

In Upton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

Upton in May has an average high-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Upton, during May, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Upton, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Upton have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, 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 8:16 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Upton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Upton, NY

Average temperature in May - Upton, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Upton, NY

Average pressure in May - Upton, 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
Upton, NY

Average wind speed in May - Upton, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Upton, NY

Average humidity in May - Upton, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Upton, NY

Average rainfall in May - Upton, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Upton, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Upton, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Upton, NY

Average snowfall in May - Upton, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Upton, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Upton, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Upton, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Upton, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Upton, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Upton, NY

Average UV index in May - Upton, 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
Upton, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Upton, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Upton, NY

Average visibility in May - Upton, 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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