May weather forecast
Chautauqua, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Chautauqua, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 62.8°F (17.1°C) and min 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C) in April to a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C). Chautauqua, during the nights of May, experiences an average temperature drop to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

In Chautauqua, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Chautauqua. Rain falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Chautauqua. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, Chautauqua aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 82.7 snowfall days, and 33.07" (840mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chautauqua, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Chautauqua, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Chautauqua are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Chautauqua?

The high-temperature, in May, in Chautauqua, records 62.8°F (17.1°C), while the low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Chautauqua?

In Chautauqua, New York, the average relative humidity in May is 82%.

What is the wettest month in Chautauqua?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Chautauqua. Rain falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Chautauqua in May?

In Chautauqua, in May, it is raining for 18.5 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Chautauqua?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Chautauqua. During 0.9 snowfall days, in May, Chautauqua aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

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

In Chautauqua, New York, the average day length in May is 14h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Chautauqua?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Chautauqua, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:47 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Chautauqua have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Chautauqua is 8.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Chautauqua?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in May in Chautauqua?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Chautauqua, New York, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Chautauqua, NY

Average temperature in May - Chautauqua, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Chautauqua, NY

Average pressure in May - Chautauqua, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Chautauqua, NY

Average wind speed in May - Chautauqua, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Chautauqua, NY

Average humidity in May - Chautauqua, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and September (81%).

Average rainfall in May
Chautauqua, NY

Average rainfall in May - Chautauqua, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Chautauqua, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Chautauqua, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Chautauqua, NY

Average snowfall in May - Chautauqua, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

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
Chautauqua, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Chautauqua, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Chautauqua, NY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Chautauqua, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Chautauqua, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (4.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Chautauqua, NY

Average UV index in May - Chautauqua, 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
Chautauqua, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Chautauqua, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Chautauqua, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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