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
The transition from April to May brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C) to an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C). During the nights in May, Prospect observes an average low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In Prospect, Connecticut, during May, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 163.7 rainfall days, and 35.79" (909mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Prospect aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.2 snowfall days, and 17.2" (437mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Prospect is 8.1h.UV index
In Prospect, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk 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:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Average temperature in May
Prospect, CT
- Average high temperature in May: 68.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 49.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Prospect, 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
Prospect, CT
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Prospect, 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
Prospect, CT
- Average rainfall in May: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in May
Prospect, CT
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.9 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Prospect, CT
- Average snowfall in May: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Prospect, CT
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Prospect, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Prospect, CT
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Prospect, 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
Prospect, CT
- Average cloud cover in May: 49
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
Prospect, CT
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
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