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 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
May's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in April to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). During the nights in May, the temperature in Leicester, New York, averages to a frosty 47.1°F (8.4°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 77%, May is the least humid month.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout May, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Leicester, New York, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.9 days and collects up to 7.8" (198mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Leicester. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Leicester aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 59.7 snowfall days, and 6.85" (174mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 39min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Leicester is 9.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Leicester is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Leicester?
What is the least humid month in Leicester?
What is the average humidity in May in Leicester?
How many days does it rain in May in Leicester?
What is the last month it snows in Leicester?
What is the average length of the day in May in Leicester?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Leicester?
How many hours of sunshine does Leicester have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Leicester?
Average temperature in May
Leicester, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°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°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Leicester, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Leicester, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Leicester, NY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Leicester, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").
Average rainfall days in May
Leicester, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Leicester, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Leicester, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Leicester, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Leicester, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and April (14 days).
Average UV index in May
Leicester, 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
Leicester, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Leicester, NY
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (5mi).
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