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 beginning of May signals a clear escalation in the average high-temperature, soaring from a fresh 51.3°F (10.7°C) in April to a comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C). During the month of May, the temperature in Benson generally drops to a low average of 45.1°F (7.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Benson is 75%.Rainfall
In Benson, in May, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Benson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.1 days and collects up to 21.1" (536mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Benson, Vermont. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Benson aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 73 snowfall days, and 30.98" (787mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Benson, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 44min.On the first day of May in Benson, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Benson, the average sunshine in May is 8.5h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Benson, VT
- Average high temperature in May: 66.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Benson, VT
- Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Benson, VT
- Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Benson, VT
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Benson, VT
- Average rainfall in May: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in May
Benson, VT
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Benson, VT
- Average snowfall in May: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Benson, VT
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Benson, VT
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Benson, VT
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Benson, VT
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Benson, VT
- Average cloud cover in May: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Benson, VT
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
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