May weather forecast
Vestal, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Vestal, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 46°F (7.8°C) and max 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into May is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in April to a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C). An average low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C) is recorded during the nights in May in Vestal.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In May, in Vestal, New York, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout May, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Vestal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.2 days and collects up to 24.45" (621mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Vestal, New York. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Vestal aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Vestal, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.5 days and aggregates up to 21.1" (536mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Vestal, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May in Vestal, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Vestal, the average sunshine in May is 8.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Vestal?

During May, Vestal experiences an average high-temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C) and a low-temperature of 46°F (7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Vestal?

The average relative humidity in May in Vestal is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May in Vestal?

In Vestal, New York, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Vestal?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Vestal. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Vestal aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Vestal?

In May, the average day length in Vestal, New York, is 14h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Vestal?

On the first day of May in Vestal, New York, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Vestal?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Vestal, New York, is 8.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Vestal?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Vestal?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Vestal, New York, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Vestal, NY

Average temperature in May - Vestal, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Vestal, NY

Average pressure in May - Vestal, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Vestal, NY

Average wind speed in May - Vestal, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Vestal, NY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Vestal, NY

Average rainfall in May - Vestal, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.38").

Average rainfall days in May
Vestal, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Vestal, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Vestal, NY

Average snowfall in May - Vestal, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Vestal, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Vestal, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Vestal, 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: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Vestal, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Vestal, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (9.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Vestal, NY

Average UV index in May - Vestal, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Vestal, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Vestal, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Vestal, NY

Average visibility in May - Vestal, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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