May weather forecastPlainview, NY
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Plainview, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.7°F (17.6°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C).Temperature
May brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from April's fresh 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a refreshing 63.7°F (17.6°C). Plainview records an average nighttime low-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C) throughout May.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and June, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In Plainview, during May, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.6 rainfall days, and 7.83" (199mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Plainview is 14h and 28min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Average temperature in May
Plainview, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 63.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.3°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Plainview, NY
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Plainview, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Plainview, NY
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Plainview, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").
Average rainfall days in May
Plainview, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Plainview, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Plainview, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Plainview, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Plainview, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Plainview, NY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Plainview, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Plainview, NY
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
