May weather forecast
Bristol, VT

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a comfortable month in Bristol, Vermont, with an average temperature ranging between max 64.9°F (18.3°C) and min 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

As Bristol, Vermont, steps into May, the average high-temperature increases significantly from the a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) of April to an enjoyable 64.9°F (18.3°C). Bristol's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 44.2°F (6.8°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 18.2 days. Throughout May, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 175.7 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Bristol. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Bristol aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bristol, there are 96 snowfall days, and 49.8" (1265mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bristol, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Bristol, the average sunshine in May is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

During May, Bristol experiences an average high-temperature of 64.9°F (18.3°C) and a low-temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C).

What are the least humid months?

April and May, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in May in Bristol?

In Bristol, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Bristol, in May, it is raining for 18.2 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Bristol aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bristol have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:12 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bristol have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.2h.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in May?

In Bristol, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Bristol, VT

Average temperature in May - Bristol, VT
  • Average high temperature in May: 64.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 44.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Bristol, VT

Average pressure in May - Bristol, VT
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Bristol, VT

Average wind speed in May - Bristol, VT
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Bristol, VT

Average humidity in May - Bristol, VT
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Bristol, VT

Average rainfall in May - Bristol, VT
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Bristol, VT

Average rainfall days in May - Bristol, VT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bristol, VT

Average snowfall in May - Bristol, VT
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.06").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bristol, VT

Average snowfall days in May - Bristol, VT
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bristol, VT

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bristol, VT
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bristol, VT

Average sunshine days in May - Bristol, VT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Bristol, VT

Average UV index in May - Bristol, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in May
Bristol, VT

Average cloud cover in May - Bristol, VT
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Bristol, VT

Average visibility in May - Bristol, VT
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and March (4mi).

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