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, Canterbury experiences a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a mild 55.6°F (13.1°C) in April to a still refreshing 66.2°F (19°C). In Canterbury, the May nights cool down to an average low of 49.5°F (9.7°C).Humidity
In Canterbury, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In May, in Canterbury, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout May, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Canterbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.2 days and collects up to 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Canterbury. May is the last month it regularly snows in Canterbury. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Canterbury aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Canterbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.7 days and aggregates up to 12.99" (330mm) of snow.Daylight
In Canterbury, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 33min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Canterbury, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Average temperature in May
Canterbury, CT
- Average high temperature in May: 66.2°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 (34°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Canterbury, CT
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Canterbury, CT
- Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Canterbury, CT
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, July and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Canterbury, CT
- Average rainfall in May: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in May
Canterbury, CT
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Canterbury, CT
- Average snowfall in May: 0.28"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Canterbury, CT
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 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
Canterbury, 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 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Canterbury, CT
- Average sunshine days in May: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Canterbury, 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
Canterbury, CT
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Canterbury, CT
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July and August (5mi).
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