May Weather in Buffalo

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Buffalo, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 19°C (67°F). Highs can soar to 33°C (92°F), while lows may dip to 5°C (41°F). Typically, the humidity level in Buffalo throughout May hovers around 82%.

5°C (41°F)

Minimum temperature

19°C (67°F)

Average temperature

33°C (92°F)

Maximum temperature

82%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Buffalo averages 118 mm (4.6 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 12 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 8 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 11 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 38% probability of sunny days during this period.

118 mm (4.6 inches)

Precipitation

12 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 11 minutes

Sunshine hours

38%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Buffalo reaches a maximum of 11, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 1 3 5 7 9 11 11 9 7 4 2 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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