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
With the onset of May, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from April's cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) to a refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C). In May, the recorded average low-temperature is a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Branford, in May, during 16.9 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Branford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.7 days and collects up to 35.67" (906mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Branford. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Branford aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.4 snowfall days, and 10.12" (257mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 31min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.UV index
In Branford, Connecticut, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Average temperature in May
Branford, CT
- Average high temperature in May: 65.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Branford, CT
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Branford, CT
- Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Branford, CT
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Branford, CT
- Average rainfall in May: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").
Average rainfall days in May
Branford, CT
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Branford, CT
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Branford, CT
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Branford, CT
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Branford, CT
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Branford, CT
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Branford, CT
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Branford, CT
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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