May weather forecast
Canterbury, CT

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a refreshing month in Canterbury, Connecticut, with an average temperature varying between 49.5°F (9.7°C) and 66.2°F (19°C).

Temperature

May indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C) in April to a comfortable 66.2°F (19°C). May brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 49.5°F (9.7°C) in Canterbury.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Canterbury, in May, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Canterbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.2 days and collects up to 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Canterbury are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Canterbury aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.7 snowfall days, and 12.99" (330mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Canterbury is 14h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

In Canterbury, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 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: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Canterbury in May?

In Canterbury, 66.2°F (19°C) is the average high-temperature and 49.5°F (9.7°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Canterbury?

In Canterbury, Connecticut, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Canterbury?

In Canterbury, Connecticut, in May, during 16.6 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Canterbury?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Canterbury, Connecticut. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Canterbury aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Canterbury?

The average day length in May is 14h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Canterbury?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, in Canterbury, sunrise is at 5:15 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Canterbury?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Canterbury, Connecticut, is 8.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Canterbury?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Canterbury, CT

Average temperature in May - Canterbury, CT
  • Average high temperature in May: 66.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 49.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Canterbury, CT

Average pressure in May - Canterbury, CT
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Canterbury, CT

Average wind speed in May - Canterbury, CT
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Canterbury, CT

Average humidity in May - Canterbury, CT
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, June, July and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Canterbury, CT

Average rainfall in May - Canterbury, CT
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in May
Canterbury, CT

Average rainfall days in May - Canterbury, CT
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Canterbury, CT

Average snowfall in May - Canterbury, CT
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Canterbury, CT

Average snowfall days in May - Canterbury, CT
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Canterbury, CT

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Canterbury, CT
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Canterbury, CT

Average sunshine days in May - Canterbury, CT
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Canterbury, CT

Average UV index in May - Canterbury, CT
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Canterbury, CT

Average cloud cover in May - Canterbury, CT
  • Average cloud cover in May: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in May
Canterbury, CT

Average visibility in May - Canterbury, CT
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July and August (5mi).

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