May weather forecast
Gilford, NH

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Gilford, New Hampshire, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.8°F (18.2°C) and 43.9°F (6.6°C).

Temperature

May brings a rise in Gilford's average high-temperature, moving from a cool 51.3°F (10.7°C) in April to a refreshing 64.8°F (18.2°C). In May, the temperature drops to an average of 43.9°F (6.6°C) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Gilford, in May, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.9 rainfall days, and 30.35" (771mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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, Gilford aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Gilford, during the entire year, snow falls for 60.5 days and aggregates up to 40.47" (1028mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Gilford, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 44min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:07 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Gilford, the average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

In Gilford, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 4 transforms into the following instructions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature, in May, in Gilford, is 64.8°F (18.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 43.9°F (6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Gilford?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Gilford, in May, during 15.2 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) 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, Gilford aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Gilford have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:07 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Gilford have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Gilford is 8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Gilford, New Hampshire, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Gilford, NH

Average temperature in May - Gilford, NH
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 43.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Gilford, NH

Average pressure in May - Gilford, NH
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"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
Gilford, NH

Average wind speed in May - Gilford, NH
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Gilford, NH

Average humidity in May - Gilford, NH
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Gilford, NH

Average rainfall in May - Gilford, NH
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Gilford, NH

Average rainfall days in May - Gilford, NH
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gilford, NH

Average snowfall in May - Gilford, NH
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.14").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Gilford, NH

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gilford, NH
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gilford, NH

Average sunshine days in May - Gilford, NH
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (11.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Gilford, NH

Average UV index in May - Gilford, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Gilford, NH

Average cloud cover in May - Gilford, NH
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Gilford, NH

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).

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