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 arrival of May brings a change in Dover's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from April's fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C) to a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C). In May, Dover experiences an average nighttime temperature of 44.2°F (6.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
In Dover, during May, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. In Dover, Vermont, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.9 days and collects up to 38.46" (977mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in May, Dover aggregates 1.42" (36mm) of snow. In Dover, Vermont, during the entire year, snow falls for 79.7 days and aggregates up to 64.41" (1636mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 40min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, in Dover, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Dover, the average sunshine in May is 7.9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Dover are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in May leads to these guidelines:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the months with the highest UV index in Dover?
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Average temperature in May
Dover, VT
- Average high temperature in May: 64°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 44.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Dover, 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
Dover, VT
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Dover, VT
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Dover, VT
- Average rainfall in May: 3.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.72").
Average rainfall days in May
Dover, VT
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Dover, VT
- Average snowfall in May: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (16.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Dover, VT
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dover, 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 7h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Dover, VT
- Average sunshine days in May: 11 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Dover, 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 February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Dover, VT
- Average cloud cover in May: 51
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 40).
Average visibility in May
Dover, VT
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).
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