May weather forecast
Bennington, NY

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Bennington, New York, with an average temperature ranging between max 66.7°F (19.3°C) and min 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) in April to a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Bennington cools down to an average low-temperature of 47.5°F (8.6°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.4 days and accumulates 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Bennington aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 90.2 snowfall days, and 40.51" (1029mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Bennington is 14h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature, in May, in Bennington, records 66.7°F (19.3°C), while the low-temperature is 47.5°F (8.6°C).

What is the least humid month?

May is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Bennington, during May, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Bennington aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bennington have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 8:45 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bennington have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Bennington is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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
Bennington, NY

Average temperature in May - Bennington, NY
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 47.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Bennington, NY

Average pressure in May - Bennington, NY
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Bennington, NY

Average wind speed in May - Bennington, NY
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Bennington, NY

Average humidity in May - Bennington, NY
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Bennington, NY

Average rainfall in May - Bennington, NY
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in May
Bennington, NY

Average rainfall days in May - Bennington, NY
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bennington, NY

Average snowfall in May - Bennington, NY
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bennington, NY

Average snowfall days in May - Bennington, NY
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bennington, NY

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bennington, NY
  • 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bennington, NY

Average sunshine days in May - Bennington, NY
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (12.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (4.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Bennington, NY

Average UV index in May - Bennington, NY
  • Average UV index in May: 5

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

Average cloud cover in May
Bennington, NY

Average cloud cover in May - Bennington, NY
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 76).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Bennington, NY

Average visibility in May - Bennington, NY
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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