May weather forecast
Brookhaven, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Brookhaven, is a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May marks a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). In May, Brookhaven's nights cool slightly to a consistent average temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Humidity

May is the most humid month in Brookhaven, New York, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Brookhaven, New York, in May, during 15 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Brookhaven, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Brookhaven, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Brookhaven, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Brookhaven is 8.9h.

UV index

In Brookhaven, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Brookhaven in May?

May temperatures in Brookhaven, New York, vary between a high-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and a low-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Brookhaven?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month in Brookhaven, New York.

What is the average humidity in May in Brookhaven?

The average relative humidity in May in Brookhaven, New York, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May in Brookhaven?

In Brookhaven, in May, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Brookhaven?

In Brookhaven, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in Brookhaven in May?

In May, in Brookhaven, New York, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May in Brookhaven?

In Brookhaven, the average day length in May is 14h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Brookhaven?

On the first day of May in Brookhaven, New York, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Brookhaven have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Brookhaven is 8.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Brookhaven?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Brookhaven is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Brookhaven, NY

Average temperature in May - Brookhaven, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Brookhaven, NY

Average pressure in May - Brookhaven, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"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).

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Average wind speed in May
Brookhaven, NY

Average wind speed in May - Brookhaven, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Brookhaven, NY

Average humidity in May - Brookhaven, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Brookhaven, NY

Average rainfall in May - Brookhaven, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in May
Brookhaven, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Brookhaven, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Brookhaven, NY

Average snowfall in May - Brookhaven, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Brookhaven, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Brookhaven, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Brookhaven, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Brookhaven, NY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Brookhaven, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Brookhaven, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Brookhaven, NY

Average UV index in May - Brookhaven, NY
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Brookhaven, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Brookhaven, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in May
Brookhaven, NY

Average visibility in May - Brookhaven, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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