May weather forecast
Cohoes, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Cohoes, New York, with an average temperature ranging between min 47.1°F (8.4°C) and max 67.6°F (19.8°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) in April to a comfortable 67.6°F (19.8°C). May brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Cohoes, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cohoes, there are 162.8 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Cohoes. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Cohoes aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Cohoes, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.4 days and aggregates up to 27.2" (691mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 39min.
On the first day of May in Cohoes, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9h.

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 moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Cohoes?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C) and a low-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Cohoes?

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How much does it rain in Cohoes in May?

In Cohoes, New York, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Cohoes?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Cohoes aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in May in Cohoes, New York, is 14h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Cohoes?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cohoes, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Cohoes?

In Cohoes, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

When is the highest UV index in Cohoes?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Cohoes?

In Cohoes, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cohoes, NY

Average temperature in May - Cohoes, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.1°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 (16.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Cohoes, NY

Average pressure in May - Cohoes, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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).

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Average wind speed in May
Cohoes, NY

Average wind speed in May - Cohoes, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Cohoes, NY

Average humidity in May - Cohoes, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Cohoes, NY

Average rainfall in May - Cohoes, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in May
Cohoes, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Cohoes, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Cohoes, NY

Average snowfall in May - Cohoes, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Cohoes, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Cohoes, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Cohoes, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Cohoes, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Cohoes, NY

Average UV index in May - Cohoes, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Cohoes, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Cohoes, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Cohoes, NY

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, August and September (5mi).

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