May weather forecast
South Tamworth, NH

Share

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in South Tamworth, New Hampshire, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.9°F (5.5°C) and max 60.8°F (16°C).

Temperature

May's arrival is marked by a significant increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46.4°F (8°C) in April to a refreshing 60.8°F (16°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature dips to a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Humidity

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In South Tamworth, during May, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In South Tamworth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.9 days and collects up to 13.86" (352mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.3 snowfall days, in May, South Tamworth aggregates 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in South Tamworth, there are 99.7 snowfall days, and 37.05" (941mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In South Tamworth, in May, the average high-temperature is 60.8°F (16°C), and the average low-temperature is 41.9°F (5.5°C).

What is the least humid month?

The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout May, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.3 snowfall days, in May, South Tamworth aggregates 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does South Tamworth have in May?

In South Tamworth, the average day length in May is 14h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 7.3h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In South Tamworth, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
South Tamworth, NH

Average temperature in May - South Tamworth, NH
  • Average high temperature in May: 60.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 41.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).

Average pressure in May
South Tamworth, NH

Average pressure in May - South Tamworth, 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
South Tamworth, NH

Average wind speed in May - South Tamworth, NH
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
South Tamworth, NH

Average humidity in May - South Tamworth, NH
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

Average rainfall in May
South Tamworth, NH

Average rainfall in May - South Tamworth, NH
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
South Tamworth, NH

Average rainfall days in May - South Tamworth, NH
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
South Tamworth, NH

Average snowfall in May - South Tamworth, NH
  • Average snowfall in May: 2.32"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
South Tamworth, NH

Average snowfall days in May - South Tamworth, NH
  • Average snowfall days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
South Tamworth, NH

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - South Tamworth, NH
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

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: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
South Tamworth, NH

Average sunshine days in May - South Tamworth, NH
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).

Average UV index in May
South Tamworth, NH

Average UV index in May - South Tamworth, NH
  • Average UV index in May: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
South Tamworth, NH

Average cloud cover in May - South Tamworth, NH
  • Average cloud cover in May: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in May
South Tamworth, NH

Average visibility in May - South Tamworth, NH
  • Average visibility in May: 4mi

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

South Tamworth, New Hampshire, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location