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
May's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C) in April to an enjoyable 64.2°F (17.9°C). Dorset experiences a consistent average temperature of 43.7°F (6.5°C) throughout the nights in May.Humidity
April and May, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Dorset, during May, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.9 rainfall days, and 37.32" (948mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.2 snowfall days, in May, Dorset aggregates 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 99.8 snowfall days, and 82.64" (2099mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 42min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 7.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 4 in May interprets into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions
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How long on average sun shines in May?
What is the UV index reading in May?
Average temperature in May
Dorset, VT
- Average high temperature in May: 64.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 43.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Dorset, VT
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Dorset, VT
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Dorset, VT
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Dorset, VT
- Average rainfall in May: 3.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and September (2.64").
Average rainfall days in May
Dorset, VT
- Average rainfall days in May: 18 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Dorset, VT
- Average snowfall in May: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (15.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Dorset, VT
- Average snowfall days in May: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dorset, VT
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Dorset, VT
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Dorset, VT
- Average UV index in May: 4
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Dorset, VT
- Average cloud cover in May: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in May
Dorset, VT
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and September (4mi).
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