May weather forecast
Burlington, CT

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Burlington, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 68.2°F (20.1°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's mild 56.3°F (13.5°C) to an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C). Burlington's nighttime temperature in May falls to an average of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout May, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170 rainfall days, and 35.43" (900mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Burlington are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Burlington aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Burlington, Connecticut, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.9 days and aggregates up to 18.43" (468mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Burlington, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

In Burlington, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 68.2°F (20.1°C) and 48.7°F (9.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Burlington?

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Burlington, Connecticut, in May, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Burlington aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Burlington have in May?

The average day length in May in Burlington is 14h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Burlington have in May?

In Burlington, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.3h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Burlington, CT

Average temperature in May - Burlington, CT
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Burlington, CT

Average pressure in May - Burlington, 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
Burlington, CT

Average wind speed in May - Burlington, CT
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Burlington, CT

Average humidity in May - Burlington, CT
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Burlington, CT

Average rainfall in May - Burlington, CT
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").

Average rainfall days in May
Burlington, CT

Average rainfall days in May - Burlington, CT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Burlington, CT

Average snowfall in May - Burlington, CT
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Burlington, CT

Average snowfall days in May - Burlington, CT
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 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
Burlington, CT

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Burlington, CT
  • 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Burlington, CT

Average sunshine days in May - Burlington, CT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in May
Burlington, CT

Average UV index in May - Burlington, 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
Burlington, CT

Average cloud cover in May - Burlington, CT
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Burlington, CT

Average visibility in May - Burlington, CT
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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