May weather forecastAlden, NY
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Alden, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 66.6°F (19.2°C) and min 47.8°F (8.8°C).Temperature
An increase in the average high-temperature marks May, moving from April's fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a refreshing 66.6°F (19.2°C). Throughout the month of May, Alden reports a steady low-temperature average of 47.8°F (8.8°C).Humidity
May, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Alden aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Alden, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.6 days and aggregates up to 25.24" (641mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 40min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, in Alden, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Alden is 8.8h.UV index
In Alden, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Alden, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 66.6°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 (28.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 47.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Alden, 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
Alden, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Alden, NY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, July and August (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Alden, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").
Average rainfall days in May
Alden, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Alden, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Alden, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Alden, NY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 42min
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: 8h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Alden, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Alden, 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
Alden, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Alden, NY
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).
