May weather forecast
Sockanosset, RI

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Sockanosset, Rhode Island, with temperature in the range of an average low of 50°F (10°C) and an average high of 65.7°F (18.7°C).

Temperature

May sees a temperature increase, moving from a moderate 55.4°F (13°C) in April to a comfortable 65.7°F (18.7°C). The low-temperature averages to a cool 50°F (10°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout May, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 59.6 rainfall days, and 5.08" (129mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Sockanosset, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.9 days and aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sockanosset in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Sockanosset, is 65.7°F (18.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 50°F (10°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Sockanosset, in May, during 5.3 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it start snowing?

May is the first month it typically snows. Throughout May, in the average 0.1 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sockanosset have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

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 5:13 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Sockanosset, the average daily maximum UV index in May 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
Sockanosset, RI

Average temperature in May - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Sockanosset, RI

Average pressure in May - Sockanosset, 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
Sockanosset, RI

Average wind speed in May - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Sockanosset, RI

Average humidity in May - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

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

Average rainfall in May
Sockanosset, RI

Average rainfall in May - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.59").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.16").

Average rainfall days in May
Sockanosset, RI

Average rainfall days in May - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (6.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sockanosset, RI

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sockanosset, RI

Average snowfall days in May - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 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
Sockanosset, RI

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sockanosset, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sockanosset, RI

Average sunshine days in May - Sockanosset, RI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (21.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Sockanosset, RI

Average UV index in May - Sockanosset, 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
Sockanosset, RI

Average cloud cover in May - Sockanosset, 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 31).

Average visibility in May
Sockanosset, RI

Average visibility in May - Sockanosset, 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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