Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The start of May signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C) in April to an enjoyable 62.1°F (16.7°C). West Kingston witnesses an average low-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) throughout the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout May, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.1 rainfall days, and 30" (762mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.5h.UV index
In West Kingston, Rhode Island, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 5 during May leads to these advisories:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index intensity in May?
Average temperature in May
West Kingston, RI
- Average high temperature in May: 62.1°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in May
West Kingston, 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
West Kingston, RI
- Average wind speed in May: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.4mph).
Average humidity in May
West Kingston, RI
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
West Kingston, RI
- Average rainfall in May: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in May
West Kingston, RI
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
West Kingston, RI
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
West Kingston, RI
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
West Kingston, 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 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
West Kingston, RI
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.2 days).
Average UV index in May
West Kingston, 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
West Kingston, RI
- Average cloud cover in May: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
West Kingston, 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).
West Kingston, Rhode Island, USA
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