May weather forecastMiddletown, NY
May
Weather in May
May in Middletown signifies the prelude to summer, transitioning away from the mild temperatures associated with spring. Compared to the weather in April, May manifests sharp increases in temperature, laying the groundwork for the forthcoming summer heat. Rainfall mildly intensifies to 2.6" (66mm), encouraging the verdant growth of the regional flora. Daylight and sunshine hours see a significant boost, brightening up Middletown in anticipation of summer festivities. Despite these changes, May remains relatively calm with decreased wind speeds assisting in maintaining ambient conditions.Temperature
Middletown experiences a temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a mild 56.3°F (13.5°C) in April to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). May witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a chilly 48°F (8.9°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Middletown, during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139 rainfall days, and 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Middletown aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.4 snowfall days, and 16.46" (418mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Middletown, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Middletown, the average sunshine in May is 8.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Middletown, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).
Average pressure in May
Middletown, NY
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Middletown, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Middletown, NY
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Middletown, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").
Average rainfall days in May
Middletown, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Middletown, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Middletown, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Middletown, NY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Middletown, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Middletown, NY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Middletown, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in May
Middletown, NY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
