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
Galway's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of May, moving from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in April to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). Galway experiences a steady low-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C) throughout May.Humidity
In Galway, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.2 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Galway. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Galway aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Galway, New York, during the entire year, snow falls for 43.3 days and aggregates up to 27.44" (697mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 41min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of May, in Galway, New York, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Galway is 8.6h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Galway are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Galway in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Galway?
What is the wettest month in Galway?
How many days does it rain in May in Galway?
What is the last month it snows in Galway?
How many hours of daylight does Galway have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Galway?
How long on average sun shines in May in Galway?
What is the month with the highest UV index in Galway?
What is the UV index reading in May in Galway?
Average temperature in May
Galway, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 47.1°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 (16.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Galway, 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Galway, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Galway, NY
- Average humidity in May: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Galway, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 3.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.97").
Average rainfall days in May
Galway, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Galway, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.32").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Galway, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Galway, NY
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Galway, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Galway, 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
Galway, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Galway, NY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, August and September (5mi).
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