May weather forecast
West Shokan, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in West Shokan, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 68°F (20°C).

Temperature

West Shokan's transition into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C) in April to a pleasant 68°F (20°C). During May, West Shokan's temperature averages to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In West Shokan, New York, during May, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. In West Shokan, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.2 days and collects up to 27.99" (711mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in West Shokan. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, West Shokan aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in West Shokan, there are 52.3 snowfall days, and 23.78" (604mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in West Shokan is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in West Shokan is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in West Shokan?

In West Shokan, in May, the average high-temperature is 68°F (20°C), and the average low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in West Shokan?

In West Shokan, New York, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in West Shokan in May?

In West Shokan, during May, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in West Shokan?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, West Shokan aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in West Shokan?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in West Shokan?

On the first day of May in West Shokan, New York, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does West Shokan have in May?

In West Shokan, New York, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May in West Shokan?

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

Average temperature in May - West Shokan, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 68°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in May
West Shokan, NY

Average pressure in May - West Shokan, 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
West Shokan, NY

Average wind speed in May - West Shokan, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
West Shokan, NY

Average humidity in May - West Shokan, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in May
West Shokan, NY

Average rainfall in May - West Shokan, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in May
West Shokan, NY

Average rainfall days in May - West Shokan, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
West Shokan, NY

Average snowfall in May - West Shokan, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
West Shokan, NY

Average snowfall days in May - West Shokan, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 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 Shokan, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - West Shokan, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
West Shokan, NY

Average sunshine days in May - West Shokan, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.7 days).

Average UV index in May
West Shokan, NY

Average UV index in May - West Shokan, NY
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
West Shokan, NY

Average cloud cover in May - West Shokan, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
West Shokan, NY

Average visibility in May - West Shokan, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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