May weather forecastNewburgh, NY
May
Weather in May
As May unfolds, Newburgh witnesses the average lowest temperature rising to a comfortable 48.6°F (9.2°C), while daylight hours increase. The days grow warmer, and the rainfall remains steady, making it a great time for outdoor activities. The bright sunshine hours extend, helping the local flora flourish. The transitional weather from spring to summer offers locals and visitors a variety of ways to indulge in the outdoors.Temperature
The shift into May is characterized by a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's mild 57.6°F (14.2°C) to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). Newburgh records an average temperature drop to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C) in May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout May, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Newburgh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.6 days and collects up to 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Newburgh aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 27.2 snowfall days, and 17.2" (437mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Newburgh is 8.2h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Newburgh, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 69.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 48.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Newburgh, 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
Newburgh, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Newburgh, NY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Newburgh, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.64").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in May
Newburgh, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Newburgh, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Newburgh, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Newburgh, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Newburgh, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (13.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Newburgh, NY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and August (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
Newburgh, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 50
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in May
Newburgh, NY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
