May weather forecast
West Hartford, CT

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Weather in May

May ushers in a transition phase from pleasant spring to impending summer, with the high temperature touching 68.5°F (20.3°C). Days start to lengthen, and the humidity sees a small rise compared to April. Precipitations occur dominantly as rainfall, with snow practically disappearing. Gentle breezes pick up towards midday, making afternoons and evenings more comfortable. May paints a canvas of growing warmth, lengthier days, and a humidity-tinged atmosphere.

Temperature

The start of May brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderate 56.5°F (13.6°C) in April to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). During May, the average low-temperature is a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout May, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In West Hartford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.8 days and collects up to 31.97" (812mm) 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, West Hartford aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 30.2 snowfall days, and 15.67" (398mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

In West Hartford, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C) and a low-temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In West Hartford, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout May, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, West Hartford aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does West Hartford have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:18 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In West Hartford, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

How high is the UV index in May in West Hartford?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
West Hartford, CT

Average temperature in May - West Hartford, CT
  • Average high temperature in May: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in May
West Hartford, CT

Average pressure in May - West Hartford, 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
West Hartford, CT

Average wind speed in May - West Hartford, CT
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
West Hartford, CT

Average humidity in May - West Hartford, CT
  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in May
West Hartford, CT

Average rainfall in May - West Hartford, CT
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
West Hartford, CT

Average rainfall days in May - West Hartford, CT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in May
West Hartford, CT

Average snowfall in May - West Hartford, CT
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.24"

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
West Hartford, CT

Average snowfall days in May - West Hartford, CT
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
West Hartford, CT

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - West Hartford, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
West Hartford, CT

Average sunshine days in May - West Hartford, CT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in May
West Hartford, CT

Average UV index in May - West Hartford, CT
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
West Hartford, CT

Average cloud cover in May - West Hartford, CT
  • Average cloud cover in May: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in May
West Hartford, CT

Average visibility in May - West Hartford, CT
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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