May weather forecastBethel, NY
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Bethel, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 66.7°F (19.3°C).Temperature
The arrival of May brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) in April to a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Bethel observes an average low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) during May.Humidity
In Bethel, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 18.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Bethel. May is the last month it regularly snows in Bethel. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Bethel aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Bethel, during the entire year, snow falls for 65.7 days and aggregates up to 33.58" (853mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Bethel, New York, is 14h and 33min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:27 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Bethel, the average sunshine in May is 8.1h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard 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:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Bethel, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°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 (17.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Bethel, NY
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Bethel, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Bethel, NY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Bethel, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in May
Bethel, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Bethel, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Bethel, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bethel, NY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 36min
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 6min
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 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Bethel, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Bethel, 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, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Bethel, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Bethel, NY
- Average visibility in May: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May and September (4mi).
