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 arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C). Throughout May, Ames's nights cool down to an average of 45.9°F (7.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Ames is 77%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Ames is May, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Ames are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Ames aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Ames, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.4 days and aggregates up to 33.58" (853mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 40min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Ames is 8.6h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Ames, New York. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Ames?
What is the average humidity in May in Ames?
What is the wettest month in Ames?
How much does it rain in Ames in May?
What is the last month it snows in Ames?
What is the average length of the day in May in Ames?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Ames?
How many hours of sunshine does Ames have in May?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Ames?
How high is the UV index in May in Ames?
Average temperature in May
Ames, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 66.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.9°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
Ames, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ames, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Ames, NY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Ames, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in May
Ames, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 18 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ames, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ames, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ames, 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: 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: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ames, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (16 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Ames, 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
Ames, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Ames, 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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