May weather forecast
Arctic, RI

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Arctic, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 50.2°F (10.1°C) and max 65.5°F (18.6°C).

Temperature

May sees a temperature increase, moving from a fresh 55°F (12.8°C) in April to a refreshing 65.5°F (18.6°C). During May, the nighttime temperature in Arctic averages to a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Humidity

In Arctic, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Arctic, Rhode Island, in May, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Arctic, Rhode Island, there are 135.6 rainfall days, and 20.31" (516mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Arctic. May is the last month it regularly snows in Arctic, Rhode Island. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Arctic aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Arctic, during the entire year, snow falls for 21.2 days and aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Arctic is 14h and 34min.
On the first day of May in Arctic, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Arctic is 8.5h.

UV index

In Arctic, Rhode Island, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Arctic?

Arctic in May has an average high-temperature of 65.5°F (18.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Arctic?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Arctic?

In Arctic, in May, during 13 rainfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Arctic?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Arctic, Rhode Island. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Arctic aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Arctic have in May?

In Arctic, the average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Arctic?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Arctic?

In Arctic, Rhode Island, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Arctic?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Arctic, Rhode Island, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Arctic, RI

Average temperature in May - Arctic, RI
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Arctic, RI

Average pressure in May - Arctic, RI
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Arctic, RI

Average wind speed in May - Arctic, RI
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Arctic, RI

Average humidity in May - Arctic, RI
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Arctic, RI

Average rainfall in May - Arctic, RI
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Arctic, RI

Average rainfall days in May - Arctic, RI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Arctic, RI

Average snowfall in May - Arctic, RI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Arctic, RI

Average snowfall days in May - Arctic, RI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Arctic, RI

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Arctic, RI
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Arctic, RI

Average sunshine days in May - Arctic, RI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Arctic, RI

Average UV index in May - Arctic, RI
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Arctic, RI

Average cloud cover in May - Arctic, RI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Arctic, RI

Average visibility in May - Arctic, RI
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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