May weather forecastEast Ithaca, NY

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in East Ithaca, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 66.6°F (19.2°C) and an average low of 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

May marks a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cool 52.7°F (11.5°C) to a comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C). The temperature in East Ithaca lowers to an average of 46.2°F (7.9°C) during May nights.

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In East Ithaca, in May, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation. In East Ithaca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 32.56" (827mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, East Ithaca aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 82.1 snowfall days, and 34.57" (878mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In East Ithaca, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 37min.
On the first day of May in East Ithaca, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:35 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in East Ithaca is 8.3h.

UV index

In East Ithaca, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in East Ithaca, is 66.6°F (19.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 46.2°F (7.9°C).

The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

In East Ithaca, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

In East Ithaca, in May, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.6 snowfall days, in May, East Ithaca aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

In May, the average day length is 14h and 37min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 8:35 pm EDT.

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.3h.

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
East Ithaca, NY

  • Average high temperature in May: 66.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in May
East Ithaca, NY

  • Average pressure in May: 30"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
East Ithaca, NY

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in May
East Ithaca, NY

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in May
East Ithaca, NY

  • Average rainfall in May: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
East Ithaca, NY

  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
East Ithaca, NY

  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

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
East Ithaca, NY

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
East Ithaca, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
East Ithaca, NY

  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).

Average UV index in May
East Ithaca, 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
East Ithaca, NY

  • Average cloud cover in May: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
East Ithaca, NY

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).