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 signals a clear temperature escalation, with average high-temperatures advancing from April's frosty 46.4°F (8°C) to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). Throughout May, Franconia encounters an average temperature drop to a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 77%, May is the least humid month.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout May, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Franconia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.7 days and collects up to 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.1 snowfall days, in May, Franconia aggregates 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 106.5 snowfall days, and 21.34" (542mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 47min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:06 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 7.9h.UV index
In Franconia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Franconia, NH
- Average high temperature in May: 61.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 42.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Franconia, NH
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Franconia, NH
- Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Franconia, NH
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Franconia, NH
- Average rainfall in May: 0.98"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and July (1.18").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (0.67").
Average rainfall days in May
Franconia, NH
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Franconia, NH
- Average snowfall in May: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Franconia, NH
- Average snowfall days in May: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Franconia, NH
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Franconia, NH
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Franconia, NH
- 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 and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Franconia, NH
- Average cloud cover in May: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in May
Franconia, NH
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, August, September, October and December (4mi).
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