May weather forecastBrighton, NY
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Brighton, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.1°F (18.4°C) and 48°F (8.9°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 65.1°F (18.4°C). An average low-temperature of 48°F (8.9°C) is recorded in the month of May.Humidity
April, May, July through September, 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 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Brighton aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Brighton, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.8 days and aggregates up to 24.53" (623mm) of snow.Daylight
In Brighton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 41min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Brighton, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 65.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).
Average pressure in May
Brighton, 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
Brighton, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Brighton, NY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, July, August and September (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Brighton, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.5").
Average rainfall days in May
Brighton, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Brighton, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Brighton, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Brighton, 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: 9h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Brighton, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Brighton, 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
Brighton, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Brighton, NY
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
