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
May's arrival brings a temperature shift, moving from a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C) in April to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). Cheshire records an average temperature drop to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) in May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In Cheshire, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. In Cheshire, Connecticut, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.7 days and collects up to 34.57" (878mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Cheshire aggregates 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30 snowfall days, and 15.28" (388mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 32min.On the first day of May in Cheshire, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.2h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Average temperature in May
Cheshire, CT
- Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Cheshire, 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
Cheshire, CT
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Cheshire, CT
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Cheshire, CT
- Average rainfall in May: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in May
Cheshire, CT
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cheshire, CT
- Average snowfall in May: 0.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Cheshire, CT
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cheshire, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cheshire, CT
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Cheshire, 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
Cheshire, CT
- Average cloud cover in May: 48
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Cheshire, CT
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July and September (5mi).
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