Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) in April to a refreshing 66.9°F (19.4°C). Throughout May, the nighttime temperature averages to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C).Humidity
April and May, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.9 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in York are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in York, New York. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, York aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in York, there are 81.5 snowfall days, and 32.8" (833mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in York is 14h and 40min.On the first day of May in York, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:43 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in York is 9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
York, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 66.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 47.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in May
York, NY
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
York, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).
Average humidity in May
York, NY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).
Average rainfall in May
York, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in May
York, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
York, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
York, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
York, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
York, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.9 days).
Average UV index in May
York, NY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
York, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
York, NY
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (5mi).
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