May weather forecast
Shelter Harbor, RI

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Shelter Harbor, Rhode Island, with an average temperature ranging between min 51.1°F (10.6°C) and max 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Temperature

Shelter Harbor's transition into May is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C) in April to a refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C). May's average low-temperature reading settles at a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In Shelter Harbor, in May, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shelter Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.6 days and collects up to 31.54" (801mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Shelter Harbor, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Shelter Harbor, Rhode Island, is 14h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of May, in Shelter Harbor, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Shelter Harbor, the average sunshine in May is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, in Shelter Harbor, the average high-temperature is 62.2°F (16.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 51.1°F (10.6°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Shelter Harbor, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Shelter Harbor, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Shelter Harbor have in May?

In Shelter Harbor, the average day length in May is 14h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Shelter Harbor, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Shelter Harbor have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average temperature in May - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average high temperature in May: 62.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in May
Shelter Harbor, RI

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average wind speed in May - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average humidity in May - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average rainfall in May - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in May
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average rainfall days in May - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average snowfall in May - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average snowfall days in May - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average sunshine days in May - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in May
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average UV index in May - Shelter Harbor, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average cloud cover in May - Shelter Harbor, RI
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Shelter Harbor, RI

Average visibility in May - Shelter Harbor, 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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