May weather forecast
Wickford, RI

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Wickford, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.6°F (18.1°C) and 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Temperature

The shift into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) to an enjoyable 64.6°F (18.1°C). Wickford experiences an average nighttime temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout May, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138.3 rainfall days, and 24.06" (611mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Wickford aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Wickford, during the entire year, snow falls for 20 days and aggregates up to 7.09" (180mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 32min.
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 5:14 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Wickford, the average sunshine in May is 8.3h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

During May, Wickford experiences an average high-temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C) and a low-temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Wickford, in May, during 13.5 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / 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 5:14 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Wickford have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Wickford, RI
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°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 (25°F).

Average pressure in May
Wickford, RI

Average pressure in May - Wickford, 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
Wickford, RI

Average wind speed in May - Wickford, RI
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Wickford, RI

Average humidity in May - Wickford, RI
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Wickford, RI

Average rainfall in May - Wickford, RI
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
Wickford, RI

Average rainfall days in May - Wickford, RI
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and July (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Wickford, RI

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Wickford, RI

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Wickford, RI

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Wickford, 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 2min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Wickford, RI

Average sunshine days in May - Wickford, RI
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Wickford, RI

Average UV index in May - Wickford, 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
Wickford, RI

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

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

Average visibility in May
Wickford, RI

Average visibility in May - Wickford, 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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