May weather forecastHighmount, NY
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Highmount, is a comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 44.1°F (6.7°C) and an average high of 63°F (17.2°C).Temperature
The shift into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cool 50°F (10°C) to a comfortable 63°F (17.2°C). The nights of May anticipate an average low-temperature of 44.1°F (6.7°C).Humidity
In Highmount, the average relative humidity in May is 81%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 19.9 days. Throughout May, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 169.5 rainfall days, and 44.17" (1122mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.5 snowfall days, in May, Highmount aggregates 3.82" (97mm) of snow. In Highmount, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 115 days and aggregates up to 95.71" (2431mm) of snow.Daylight
In Highmount, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 36min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 7.2h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during May leads to these instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Highmount, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 63°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 44.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Highmount, 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
Highmount, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Highmount, NY
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (80%).
Average rainfall in May
Highmount, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 4.21"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.99").
Average rainfall days in May
Highmount, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.9 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Highmount, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 3.82"
The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (17.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Highmount, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 2.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Highmount, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Highmount, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Highmount, NY
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Highmount, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 46).
Average visibility in May
Highmount, NY
- Average visibility in May: 4mi
The month with the highest visibility is June (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (4mi).
