Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average sea temperature in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C) in April to a comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C). In May, Great River's nighttime temperatures demonstrate a slight decrease, stabilizing at an average of 54.3°F (12.4°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout May, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.3 rainfall days, and 34.84" (885mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, May, October and December are months with snowfall. May is the first month it typically snows in Great River. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Great River, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.7 days and aggregates up to 6.14" (156mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In Great River, the average seawater temperature in May is 53.4°F (11.9°C).Note: Swimming in 53.4°F (11.9°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.
Daylight
In Great River, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 28min.On the first day of May in Great River, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Great River, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Great River in May?
What are the most humid months in Great River?
What is the average humidity in May in Great River?
How much does it rain in Great River in May?
When does it start snowing in Great River?
What is the ocean temperature in May in Great River?
What is the average length of the day in May in Great River?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Great River?
How long on average sun shines in May in Great River?
What is the UV index reading in May in Great River?
Average temperature in May
Great River, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 61.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Great River, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Great River, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9mph).
Average humidity in May
Great River, NY
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Great River, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").
Average rainfall days in May
Great River, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Great River, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Great River, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Great River, NY
- Average sea temperature in May: 53.4°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (39.7°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Great River, NY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Great River, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Great River, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Great River, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Great River, 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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