May weather forecastMemphis, NY
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Memphis, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 65.5°F (18.6°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C).Temperature
Memphis's weather in May shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from April's cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) to an enjoyable 65.5°F (18.6°C). Throughout May, Memphis experiences a low-temperature average of 47.8°F (8.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Memphis aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 79.4 snowfall days, and 32.83" (834mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Memphis, New York, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 41min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Memphis, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Memphis are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Average temperature in May
Memphis, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 65.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 47.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Memphis, NY
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"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).
Average wind speed in May
Memphis, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Memphis, NY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (78%).
Average rainfall in May
Memphis, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").
Average rainfall days in May
Memphis, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Memphis, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.05").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Memphis, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (19.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Memphis, NY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 42min
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: 8h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Memphis, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Memphis, 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Memphis, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 75).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Memphis, NY
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).





