May weather forecast
Olean, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Olean, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 66°F (18.9°C).

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during May, moving from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in April to an enjoyable 66°F (18.9°C). In the month of May, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

May through July, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months in Olean.

Rainfall

In May, in Olean, the rain falls for 18.7 days. Throughout May, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Olean, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.9 days and collects up to 30" (762mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Olean. During 1 snowfall days, in May, Olean aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 92.6 snowfall days, and 43.58" (1107mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Olean is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May in Olean, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Olean is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Olean?

The high-temperature in Olean, New York, during May is 66°F (18.9°C) and the low-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C).

What are the least humid months in Olean?

The months with the lowest humidity in Olean, New York, are May through July, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May in Olean?

In Olean, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in Olean in May?

In Olean, New York, during May, the rain falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Olean?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1 snowfall days, in May, Olean aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Olean?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Olean?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Olean?

The average sunshine duration in May in Olean is 8.1h.

When is the highest UV index in Olean?

The months with the highest UV index in Olean are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Olean?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Olean, New York, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Olean, NY

Average temperature in May - Olean, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 66°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
Olean, NY

Average pressure in May - Olean, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Olean, NY

Average wind speed in May - Olean, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Olean, NY

Average humidity in May - Olean, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, June and July (79%).

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Average rainfall in May
Olean, NY

Average rainfall in May - Olean, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in May
Olean, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Olean, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Olean, NY

Average snowfall in May - Olean, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Olean, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Olean, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Olean, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Olean, NY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

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: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Olean, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Olean, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Olean, NY

Average UV index in May - Olean, 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, February and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Olean, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Olean, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 79).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

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Average visibility in May
Olean, NY

Average visibility in May - Olean, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, August, September and December (4mi).

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