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 is characterized by a noticeable escalation in the average high-temperature, rising from a cool 52.2°F (11.2°C) in April to a comfortable 66.6°F (19.2°C). With a notable difference from peak temperatures, an average of 45°F (7.2°C) marks the nights in May.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout May, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Poultney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.4 days and collects up to 27.8" (706mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Poultney aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Poultney, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.7 days and aggregates up to 32.28" (820mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 43min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 8.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Poultney, VT
- Average high temperature in May: 66.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 45°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 (14.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Poultney, 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
Poultney, VT
- Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Poultney, VT
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Poultney, VT
- Average rainfall in May: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.91").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and March (1.89").
Average rainfall days in May
Poultney, VT
- Average rainfall days in May: 17 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Poultney, VT
- Average snowfall in May: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Poultney, VT
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Poultney, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Poultney, VT
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Poultney, 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
Poultney, VT
- Average cloud cover in May: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in May
Poultney, VT
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).
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