May weather forecast
Shirley, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderate month in Shirley, New York, with an average temperature fluctuating between 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

May indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C) in April to a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C). Shirley records a slight downturn to an average a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month in Shirley.

Rainfall

In Shirley, in May, it is raining for 15 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shirley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Shirley, New York, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 29min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Shirley, the average sunshine in May is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Shirley is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Shirley?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Shirley, New York, during May are 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Shirley?

May is the most humid month in Shirley, New York, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in May in Shirley?

The average relative humidity in May in Shirley is 80%.

How much does it rain in Shirley in May?

In Shirley, New York, in May, during 15 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Shirley?

In Shirley, New York, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in Shirley in May?

In May, in Shirley, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Shirley have in May?

In Shirley, the average day length in May is 14h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Shirley?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Shirley?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Shirley?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Shirley, NY

Average temperature in May - Shirley, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Shirley, NY

Average pressure in May - Shirley, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Shirley, NY

Average wind speed in May - Shirley, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (9.6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Shirley, NY

Average humidity in May - Shirley, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Shirley, NY

Average rainfall in May - Shirley, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.31").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and September (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in May
Shirley, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Shirley, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Shirley, NY

Average snowfall in May - Shirley, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Shirley, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Shirley, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Shirley, NY
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Shirley, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Shirley, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Shirley, NY

Average UV index in May - Shirley, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Shirley, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Shirley, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in May
Shirley, NY

Average visibility in May - Shirley, 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).

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