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 onset brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C) in April to a comfortable 67.6°F (19.8°C). Colchester throughout May, records an average low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout May, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Colchester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 99.9 days and collects up to 9.41" (239mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Colchester aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22.3 snowfall days, and 3.82" (97mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 32min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 8:16 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Colchester, the average sunshine in May is 8.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: During May, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Colchester, CT
- Average high temperature in May: 67.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°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 (22.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Colchester, 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
Colchester, CT
- Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Colchester, CT
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Colchester, CT
- Average rainfall in May: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").
Average rainfall days in May
Colchester, CT
- Average rainfall days in May: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Colchester, CT
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Colchester, CT
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 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
Colchester, 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 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Colchester, CT
- Average sunshine days in May: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Colchester, CT
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Colchester, CT
- Average cloud cover in May: 49
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 34).
Average visibility in May
Colchester, CT
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July and August (5mi).
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