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
An increase in the average high-temperature marks May, moving from April's cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) to an enjoyable 67.3°F (19.6°C). During May, the nighttime temperature in Ghent, New York, averages of 46.6°F (8.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Ghent, in May, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ghent, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.1 days and collects up to 20.39" (518mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Ghent. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Ghent aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ghent, there are 36.9 snowfall days, and 15.98" (406mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Ghent is 8.7h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. 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. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Ghent?
What is the average humidity in May in Ghent?
How many days does it rain in May in Ghent?
What is the last month it snows in Ghent?
How many hours of daylight does Ghent have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Ghent?
How long on average sun shines in May in Ghent?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Ghent?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Ghent?
Average temperature in May
Ghent, NY
- Average high temperature in May: 67.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 46.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Ghent, NY
- Average pressure in May: 30"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
Ghent, NY
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Ghent, NY
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Ghent, NY
- Average rainfall in May: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in May
Ghent, NY
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ghent, NY
- Average snowfall in May: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ghent, NY
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ghent, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ghent, NY
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Ghent, 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 January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Ghent, NY
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Ghent, NY
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, April, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August, September and October (5mi).
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