May weather forecast
West Glens Falls, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in West Glens Falls, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 67.3°F (19.6°C) and 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a temperature rise, moving from April's fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) to an enjoyable 67.3°F (19.6°C). Nightfall in May introduces a considerable dip in temperature, settling at an average of 45.7°F (7.6°C).

Humidity

In West Glens Falls, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In West Glens Falls, in May, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.1 rainfall days, and 10.87" (276mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in West Glens Falls. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, West Glens Falls aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.8 snowfall days, and 10.28" (261mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 42min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

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 medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in West Glens Falls?

In May, in West Glens Falls, the average high-temperature is 67.3°F (19.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 45.7°F (7.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In West Glens Falls, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How much does it rain in May?

In West Glens Falls, in May, during 10.6 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, West Glens Falls aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Glens Falls have in May?

In West Glens Falls, the average day length in May is 14h and 42min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does West Glens Falls have in May?

In West Glens Falls, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.8h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In West Glens Falls, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
West Glens Falls, NY

Average temperature in May - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).

Average pressure in May
West Glens Falls, NY

Average pressure in May - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
West Glens Falls, NY

Average wind speed in May - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in May
West Glens Falls, NY

Average humidity in May - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in May
West Glens Falls, NY

Average rainfall in May - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and September (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
West Glens Falls, NY

Average rainfall days in May - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in May
West Glens Falls, NY

Average snowfall in May - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
West Glens Falls, NY

Average snowfall days in May - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
West Glens Falls, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - West Glens Falls, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

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: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
West Glens Falls, NY

Average sunshine days in May - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (17.3 days).

Average UV index in May
West Glens Falls, NY

Average UV index in May - West Glens Falls, 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
West Glens Falls, NY

Average cloud cover in May - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
West Glens Falls, NY

Average visibility in May - West Glens Falls, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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