Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May sees a temperature increase, moving from a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C) in April to a comfortable 67.1°F (19.5°C). The Cape observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C) during the month of May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
In The Cape, in May, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. In The Cape, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138.8 days and collects up to 20.12" (511mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, The Cape aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in The Cape, there are 31.8 snowfall days, and 14.25" (362mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in The Cape is 8.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in The Cape, New York. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in The Cape in May?
What is the average humidity in May in The Cape?
How much does it rain in The Cape in May?
What is the last month it snows in The Cape?
How many hours of daylight does The Cape have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in The Cape?
How long on average sun shines in May in The Cape?
When is the highest UV index in The Cape?
What is the UV index reading in May in The Cape?
Average temperature in May
The Cape, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 67.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).
Average pressure in May
The Cape, NY
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"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).
Average wind speed in May
The Cape, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in May
The Cape, NY
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (77%).
Average rainfall in May
The Cape, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.32").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.18").
Average rainfall days in May
The Cape, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
The Cape, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
The Cape, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
The Cape, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
The Cape, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 13 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
Average UV index in May
The Cape, NY
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
The Cape, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in May
The Cape, NY
- Average visibility in May: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (4mi).
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