May weather forecast
Darien, CT

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an enjoyable month in Darien, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 55.4°F (13°C) in April to a still refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C). In the month of May, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Darien, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 38.7" (983mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 30min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Darien, the average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Darien in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) and a low-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 76%, May is the most humid month.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Darien, in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Darien, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:23 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Darien, CT

Average temperature in May - Darien, CT
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Darien, CT

Average pressure in May - Darien, CT
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Darien, CT

Average wind speed in May - Darien, CT
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Darien, CT

Average humidity in May - Darien, CT
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, August and November (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Darien, CT

Average rainfall in May - Darien, CT
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.19"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.48").

Average rainfall days in May
Darien, CT

Average rainfall days in May - Darien, CT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Darien, CT

Average snowfall in May - Darien, CT
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Darien, CT

Average snowfall days in May - Darien, CT
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Darien, CT

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Darien, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Darien, CT

Average sunshine days in May - Darien, CT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Darien, CT

Average UV index in May - Darien, 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
Darien, CT

Average cloud cover in May - Darien, CT
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Darien, CT

Average visibility in May - Darien, 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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