May weather forecastAmherst, NY
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Amherst, is an enjoyable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average high of 66°F (18.9°C).Temperature
May's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) to a refreshing 66°F (18.9°C). Amherst reports a consistent average low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) throughout May nights.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Amherst is 76%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Amherst aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Amherst, during the entire year, snow falls for 77.2 days and aggregates up to 30.94" (786mm) of snow.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Amherst, New York, is 14h and 40min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, in Amherst, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Amherst, New York, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
In Amherst, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Average temperature in May
Amherst, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 66°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Amherst, NY
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"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
Amherst, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Amherst, NY
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and September (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Amherst, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in May
Amherst, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Amherst, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Amherst, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 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
Amherst, 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
Amherst, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Amherst, 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, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Amherst, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Amherst, 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).
