May weather forecast
Storrs, CT

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Storrs, Connecticut, with temperature in the range of an average low of 48.7°F (9.3°C) and an average high of 67.3°F (19.6°C).

Temperature

As May begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C) in April to a comfortable 67.3°F (19.6°C). Storrs registers a consistent average low-temperature of 48.7°F (9.3°C) during May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout May, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Storrs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.3 days and collects up to 9.33" (237mm) of precipitation.

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, Storrs aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 21.5 snowfall days, and 3.15" (80mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of May, in Storrs, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Storrs is 8.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Storrs is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Storrs?

In May, in Storrs, the average high-temperature is 67.3°F (19.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Storrs?

In May, the average relative humidity in Storrs is 76%.

How much does it rain in Storrs in May?

In Storrs, in May, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Storrs?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Storrs, Connecticut. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Storrs aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Storrs?

The average day length in May in Storrs, Connecticut, is 14h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Storrs?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, in Storrs, Connecticut, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Storrs have in May?

In Storrs, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Storrs?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Storrs is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Storrs, CT

Average temperature in May - Storrs, CT
  • Average high temperature in May: 67.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Storrs, CT

Average pressure in May - Storrs, 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
Storrs, CT

Average wind speed in May - Storrs, CT
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Storrs, CT

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Storrs, CT

Average rainfall in May - Storrs, CT
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").

Average rainfall days in May
Storrs, CT

Average rainfall days in May - Storrs, CT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Storrs, CT

Average snowfall in May - Storrs, CT
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Storrs, CT

Average snowfall days in May - Storrs, CT
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Storrs, 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: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Storrs, CT

Average sunshine days in May - Storrs, CT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Storrs, CT

Average UV index in May - Storrs, 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
Storrs, CT

Average cloud cover in May - Storrs, CT
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, May and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
Storrs, CT

Average visibility in May - Storrs, CT
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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