May weather forecast
East Canaan, CT

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in East Canaan, Connecticut, with an average temperature ranging between max 67.1°F (19.5°C) and min 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C) in April to an enjoyable 67.1°F (19.5°C). During the month of May, an average temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in East Canaan is May, when the rain falls for 18.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in East Canaan are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, East Canaan aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 51.4 snowfall days, and 28.27" (718mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In East Canaan, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 35min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in East Canaan is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in East Canaan?

The high-temperature during May is 67.1°F (19.5°C) and the low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in East Canaan?

In East Canaan, Connecticut, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

What is the wettest month in East Canaan?

May is the month with the most rainfall in East Canaan. Rain falls for 18.1 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in East Canaan?

In May, in East Canaan, Connecticut, the rain falls for 18.1 days. Throughout May, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in East Canaan?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, East Canaan aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in East Canaan?

In East Canaan, the average day length in May is 14h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in East Canaan?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in East Canaan?

In East Canaan, the average sunshine duration in May is 7.9h.

When is the highest UV index in East Canaan?

The months with the highest UV index in East Canaan, Connecticut, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in May in East Canaan?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in East Canaan, Connecticut, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
East Canaan, CT

Average temperature in May - East Canaan, CT
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.6°F).

Average pressure in May
East Canaan, CT

Average pressure in May - East Canaan, CT
  • Average pressure in May: 30"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
East Canaan, CT

Average wind speed in May - East Canaan, CT
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in May
East Canaan, CT

Average humidity in May - East Canaan, CT
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in May
East Canaan, CT

Average rainfall in May - East Canaan, CT
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in May
East Canaan, CT

Average rainfall days in May - East Canaan, CT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
East Canaan, CT

Average snowfall in May - East Canaan, CT
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.81").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
East Canaan, CT

Average snowfall days in May - East Canaan, CT
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
East Canaan, CT

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - East Canaan, 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: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
East Canaan, CT

Average sunshine days in May - East Canaan, CT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
East Canaan, CT

Average UV index in May - East Canaan, CT
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
East Canaan, CT

Average cloud cover in May - East Canaan, CT
  • Average cloud cover in May: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in May
East Canaan, CT

Average visibility in May - East Canaan, CT
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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