May weather forecast
Shady, NY

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Shady, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 68°F (20°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

May sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C) in April to a pleasant 68°F (20°C). An average temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) is recorded during the nights in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Shady is 77%.

Rainfall

In Shady, New York, during May, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171.2 rainfall days, and 27.99" (711mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Shady. May is the last month it regularly snows in Shady. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Shady aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 52.3 snowfall days, and 23.78" (604mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shady, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In Shady, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. 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

What are the temperatures in Shady in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Shady, is 68°F (20°C), while the low-temperature averages to 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Shady?

The average relative humidity in May in Shady is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Shady?

In May, in Shady, New York, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout May, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Shady?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Shady. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Shady aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Shady?

On the first day of May in Shady, New York, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Shady?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Shady?

In Shady, New York, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Shady, NY

Average temperature in May - Shady, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 68°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
Shady, NY

Average pressure in May - Shady, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 30"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).

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Average wind speed in May
Shady, NY

Average wind speed in May - Shady, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Shady, NY

Average humidity in May - Shady, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

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Average rainfall in May
Shady, NY

Average rainfall in May - Shady, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in May
Shady, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Shady, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (11.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Shady, NY

Average snowfall in May - Shady, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Shady, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Shady, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 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
Shady, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Shady, 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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Shady, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Shady, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Shady, NY

Average UV index in May - Shady, NY
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in May
Shady, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Shady, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

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 35).

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Average visibility in May
Shady, NY

Average visibility in May - Shady, 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).

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