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
May's arrival signals a temperature shift, moving from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in April to a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C). Cheshire reports an average low-temperature of 45.1°F (7.3°C) during the nights of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
The wettest months are May and October, with an average 2.56" (65mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in May, Cheshire aggregates 0.75" (19mm) of snow. In Cheshire, during the entire year, snow falls for 77.5 days and aggregates up to 32.32" (821mm) of snow.Daylight
In Cheshire, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 38min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 4 in May translates into these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index reading in May?
Average temperature in May
Cheshire, MA
- Average high temperature in May: 64.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Cheshire, MA
- 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 (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Cheshire, MA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Cheshire, MA
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Cheshire, MA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.56"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and October (2.56").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.46").
Average rainfall days in May
Cheshire, MA
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cheshire, MA
- Average snowfall in May: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Cheshire, MA
- Average snowfall days in May: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cheshire, MA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min
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 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cheshire, MA
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Cheshire, MA
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Cheshire, MA
- Average cloud cover in May: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in May
Cheshire, MA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
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