May weather forecast
Contoocook, NH

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Contoocook, New Hampshire, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.3°F (7.4°C) and 65.7°F (18.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Contoocook's average high-temperature sees a rise, moving from April's cool 52.5°F (11.4°C) to a refreshing 65.7°F (18.7°C). Throughout the month of May, Contoocook sees a steady low-temperature average of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Contoocook, during May, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Contoocook, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.3 days and collects up to 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Contoocook aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Contoocook, during the entire year, snow falls for 45.3 days and aggregates up to 31.42" (798mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Contoocook, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Contoocook, New Hampshire, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The high-temperature during May is 65.7°F (18.7°C) and the low-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Contoocook, in May, during 14.6 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Contoocook aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Contoocook have in May?

The average day length in May in Contoocook, New Hampshire, is 14h and 42min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.3h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Contoocook, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Contoocook, NH

Average temperature in May - Contoocook, NH
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Contoocook, NH

Average pressure in May - Contoocook, NH
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Contoocook, NH

Average wind speed in May - Contoocook, NH
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Contoocook, NH

Average humidity in May - Contoocook, NH
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Contoocook, NH

Average rainfall in May - Contoocook, NH
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
Contoocook, NH

Average rainfall days in May - Contoocook, NH
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Contoocook, NH

Average snowfall in May - Contoocook, NH
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Contoocook, NH

Average snowfall days in May - Contoocook, NH
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Contoocook, NH

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Contoocook, NH
  • 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Contoocook, NH

Average sunshine days in May - Contoocook, NH
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Contoocook, NH

Average UV index in May - Contoocook, NH
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Contoocook, NH

Average cloud cover in May - Contoocook, NH
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Contoocook, NH

Average visibility in May - Contoocook, NH
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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