May weather forecastSpafford, NY

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Spafford, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average high of 66.4°F (19.1°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of May, Spafford's average high-temperature sees an increase, transitioning from a cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) in April to a comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C). Throughout May, Spafford encounters an average temperature drop to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months in Spafford.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.7 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Spafford aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 76.2 snowfall days, and 16.93" (430mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Spafford, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 40min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Spafford, New York, is 8.6h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Spafford. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May translates into the following guidance:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Spafford, 66.4°F (19.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 46.9°F (8.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.7 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

In May, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout May, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Spafford aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

In May, the average day length is 14h and 40min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

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

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Spafford, NY

  • Average high temperature in May: 66.4°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: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Spafford, NY

  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Spafford, NY

  • Average wind speed in May: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in May
Spafford, NY

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (79%).

Average rainfall in May
Spafford, NY

  • Average rainfall in May: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Spafford, NY

  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Spafford, NY

  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Spafford, NY

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Spafford, NY

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).

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

Average cloud cover in May
Spafford, NY

  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in May
Spafford, NY

  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, July and December (5mi).