May weather forecast
Stamford, VT

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Stamford, Vermont, with an average temperature varying between 65.1°F (18.4°C) and 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Temperature

Entering May, Stamford sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) to an enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C). In Stamford, the average nighttime temperature during May is a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C).

Humidity

In Stamford, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout May, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.1 rainfall days, and 35.98" (914mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Stamford aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 66.1 snowfall days, and 39.09" (993mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 39min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during May morphs into the following directions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature, in May, in Stamford, records 65.1°F (18.4°C), while the low-temperature is 45.1°F (7.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Stamford, in May, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 3.31" (84mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in May, Stamford aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Stamford, the average day length in May is 14h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:16 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Stamford, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.2h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Stamford, VT

Average temperature in May - Stamford, VT
  • Average high temperature in May: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 45.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Stamford, VT

Average pressure in May - Stamford, VT
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Stamford, VT

Average wind speed in May - Stamford, VT
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Stamford, VT

Average humidity in May - Stamford, VT
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Stamford, VT

Average rainfall in May - Stamford, VT
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (2.6").

Average rainfall days in May
Stamford, VT

Average rainfall days in May - Stamford, VT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Stamford, VT

Average snowfall in May - Stamford, VT
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (10").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Stamford, VT

Average snowfall days in May - Stamford, VT
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Stamford, 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: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Stamford, VT

Average sunshine days in May - Stamford, VT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Stamford, VT

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

Average cloud cover in May
Stamford, VT

Average cloud cover in May - Stamford, VT
  • Average cloud cover in May: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Stamford, VT

Average visibility in May - Stamford, 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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